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Manchester United keen to extend Cavani's stay

Manchester United's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani (right) celebrates scoring their second goal with Swedish defender Victor Lindelof during their English Premier League match against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on November 29, 2020.

Photo credit: Mike Hewitt | AFP

What you need to know:

  • The 33-year-old Uruguayan signed a one-year deal in September after months without a club since leaving Paris Saint-Germain
  • United have the option to extend Cavani's contract for another season and Solskjaer suggested he expects the club to do so
  • Cavani will be available for the visit of Wolves to Old Trafford on Tuesday, but could soon be back on the sidelines after being charged by the Football Association with misconduct for a social media post

London

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Edinson Cavani still has years left as a top striker and is keen to extend the Uruguayan's contract at Old Trafford.