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Ex-Man Utd star Edinson Cavani, 35, in shock transfer talks over move to Serie A minnows Monza
EDINSON CAVANI is in surprise talks with Serie A club Monza - after reportedly trying to land a LaLiga move.
The Uruguay striker, 35, needs regular football to boost his World Cup hopes following his release by Manchester United last month.
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And say Monza director Adriano Galliani is keen on Cavani's experience for their first season back in the top-flight.
Salernitana, who finished fourth bottom in Serie A last term, have also come in for Paris Saint-Germain's record scorer.
Their club president believes Cavani would be a "dream signing".
He netted just twice for United as a fringe player in his injury-hit 2021-22 campaign, following 17 goals the previous season.
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But as Monza seek a proven scorer, they will recall Cavani's outstanding scoring record in Italy.
He hit 112 goals in 212 Serie A games during seven years with Palermo and Napoli.
But last month the classy goal-getter is said to have instructed his representatives to find him a club in Spain.
even regarded Atletico Madrid as a potential destination after Cavani twice nearly joined the LaLiga giants in the past.
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An MLS move was also rated a possibility.
But continuing success in Europe's elite leagues would surely be a better route to cementing a place in Uruguay's squad for Qatar this winter.
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