Manchester United is in an advanced stage of negotiations with Edinson Cavani, reports The Athletic.

Uruguayan wants to earn 9 million euros per season. In Manchester, he should be an alternative to Anthony Martial as a center forward. The current role, Odion Ighalo, will leave the club in January when his lease expires..

United also hopes that Cavani will lead the dressing room and help young players like Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood progress..

Edinson is a free agent. Interest in him was attributed to Benfica and Atletico, but the matter never came to the signing of the contract..