Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has publicly spoken about the possibility of signing Cavani to lead the line next season, with his side now back in the Premier League.
EDINSON CAVANI is closing in on a free transfer to Benfica after reportedly agreeing to the move.
679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Cavani has been working hard since being released by PSG - and shared a video of himself working out as he attempts to find a new club. He said: "In addition to his quality, Cavani could contribute with his physicality and adapt here, but I've never talked about him with the coach. The Uruguayan star, 33, is heading back to Paris from a break back home in Montevideo and confirmed he was in talks with multiple clubs.
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"There were meetings, as there were also with other clubs. Cavani had looked set to join Atletico Madrid after a deal was rumoured to have been agreed in January. "Having said that, we've certainly thought about him and we'll see, given he's still available on a free transfer.". Cavani is available on a free transfer this summer after his contract with PSG expired.
EDINSON CAVANI has broken his silence over his future, confirming he is is in talks with Benfica but leaving the door open to a Leeds switch. It read: "Benfica deny various false reports from various press organisations about the club's interest in players without foundation. Benfica club president Luis Filipe Vieira has reportedly been present at the negotiations with the player's representative, before the addition of various directors. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Leeds have targeted the Paris Saint-Germain and Uruguay striker as the man who can kick-start their return to life in the Premier League. Benfica looked to have secured Cavani's signature earlier this month in a deal worth £8.1million per year. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Italian told Sky Sports Italia: "In addition to his quality, Cavani could contribute with his physicality and adapt here, but I've never talked about him with the coach. Cavani had looked set to join Atletico Madrid after a deal was rumoured to have been agreed in January. EDINSON CAVANI has broken his silence over his future, confirming he is is in talks with Benfica but leaving the door open to a Leeds switch. He's scored 200 goals in 301 games for Paris Saint-Germain after banging in 104 in 138 matches for Napoli. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Edinson Cavani has confirmed talks with Benfica, but admitted 'nothing is defined', Edison Cavani is a free agent after being released by PSG, Edinson Cavani has been hitting the gym in Uruguay to stay in shape as he hunts for a new club - with Leeds interested, Edinson Cavani looks in incredible shape as Leeds target trains while searching for new club, TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Breaking news, juicy gossip and the biggest deals, video of himself working out as he attempts to find a new club, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).