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Inter Milan target Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani to replace Alexis Sanchez amid transfer interest from LaLiga
INTER MILAN reportedly want Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani to replace ex-Red Devils flop Alexis Sanchez.
The Uruguay international, 35, moved to United on a free transfer in October 2020 and scored 17 goals in his first season.
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After agreeing a new one-year deal, Cavani has struggled with injuries this term and looks set to depart when his contract expires in June.
Barcelona have been linked with a swoop for the ex-Paris Saint-Germain star.
Now claims that Inter have joined the chase for the South American.
They acknowledge that the veteran has plenty of interest from elsewhere in LaLiga too.
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But Inter are looking to bring in both an experienced forward as well as a younger talent to bolster their attack.
They want a physical presence in a similar style to Edin Dzeko - but are looking to do a deal without a transfer fee involved.
Sanchez is believed to be on his way out of the San Siro.
And the 33-year-old Chilean also has a number of admirers from Spain’s top-flight.
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Sanchez cost United a staggering £60m in wages in total following his nightmare switch from Arsenal in 2018.
Inter have also been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid’s Luis Suarez but this latest report states Cavani is a serious target.
And that Napoli’s Dries Mertens is also on their wishlist.
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