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Daniel Blackham

Man Utd hatch Edinson Cavani plan that hints at Harry Kane, Erling Haaland stance

Manchester United are making plans for the summer transfer window, and their latest move has hinted at their plans for a big-money signing.

The Red Devils are expected to try and sign a new centre-forward in order to bolster Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad for a Premier League title challenge next year.

United have been linked with both Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, and are expected to splash the cash in order to bring in a world-class striker.

However, it now seems they may wait a year before doing so, with reports suggesting they are set to hand Edinson Cavani a bumper new contract.

Man Utd are set to offer Edinson Cavani a new contract, possibly ending their pursuit of Harry Kane (Michael Regan/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

The Uruguayan has been impressive since he joined on a free last summer, and has been in lengthy discussions with the club over a new contract.

United want to keep him, as does Solskjaer, but the striker's agent has declared he wants to join Boca Juniors.

Now, however, United are set to offer him a new contract worth £250,000 per-week, claims The Sun.

Man Utd could wait until next year before trying to sign Erling Haaland (AFP via Getty Images)

Cavani currently earns a £200,000 weekly wage, and will receive a wage increase in order to stay.

That approach indicates that United aren't willing to go all-out for a new striker this summer, and will instead wait a year.

Haaland has a release clause active in his contract from the 2022 summer transfer window.

He'll likely cost upwards of £130million this year, and Tottenham are adamant that they won't let Kane leave for a domestic rival.

But now, it seems likely they could rely on their current options for another year before moving for Haaland next year, when his release clause will be just £68m.

Dortmund are still adamant that they won't let the Norwegian wonderkid go this year, despite a likely bidding war between Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City.

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