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Report: Record PSG scorer Cavani agrees to join Manchester United

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Former Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani - without a club since leaving the French champions in the summer - has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Manchester United, according to The Guardian's Fabrizio Romano.

The free transfer will reportedly be finalized once Cavani's agent comes to an agreement on commission. His representative is apparently asking for €10 million to complete the deal.

Cavani, who scored a record 200 goals for PSG in seven prolific seasons, departed at the end of his contract in June. A number of clubs - including Juventus, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Benfica - were linked with the 33-year-old in recent months, but his high wage demands proved to be an obstacle.

He was reportedly seeking a long-term deal worth €10 million per season. It remains to be seen how much he'll be making at Old Trafford.

Cavani could make his debut for the club in the Champions League against PSG. The two sides face each other Oct. 20.

United turned to Cavani after negotiations ended for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho. United were reportedly unwilling to meet Dortmund's €120-million asking price for the English international.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Friday he was content with the depth in his squad, but the club clearly wanted another option at the forward position. Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, and Odion Ighalo carried the load last season.

Midfielder Donny van de Beek is the Red Devils' only other signing this summer.

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