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The Leeds United shirt numbers available to Edinson Cavani if Andrea Radrizzani seals transfer

Could Edinson Cavani be joining Premier League newboys Leeds United in the summer transfer window?

Well, United chief Andrea Radrizzani certainly hasn't ruled out the possibility of signing the 33-year-old who is a free agent following his release at Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.

"In addition to his quality, Cavani could contribute with his physicality and adapt here, but I've never talked about him with the coach," Radrizzani told Sky Sports.

"Having said that, we've certainly thought about him and we'll see, given he's still available on a free transfer."

But what shirt number would Cavani be allocated at Leeds if Radrizzani was able to pull off a stunning free transfer?

The striker's favoured option appears to be the no.7 as that is what he wore during his spell in Italy with Palermo as well as Napoli. Although for PSG he wore no.9.

Other shirt numbers the Uruguayan has worn as a senior player include no.16, no.17 and no.21 for the national which interestingly would be an option at Leeds United if he joins this summer.

So which of those other aforementioned squad numbers will be available to Cavani if he does sign for the Whites at some point in the summer?

Below we take a look to see what numbers are currently free at Elland Road.

No.8

The departure of Vurnon Anita a couple of summers ago means that the number 8 shirt is now available to any potential new signings.

No.12

Laurens De Bock is set to remain at Zulte Waregem for another season, so the no.12 set to be up for grabs once again for the 2020/21 campaign.

No.14

Eddie Nketiah's loan spell ended early as he returned to Arsenal in January and the shirt number he left behind remains vacant.

No.16

A shirt number that has not been in use since the 2016/17 season when Matt Grimes was at the club.

No.18

Pontus Jansson left the club after making the permanent switch to Brentford last summer.

No.20

Tom Pearce vacated this shirt number upon leaving for Wigan Athletic last summer.

No.21

Dominic Matteo and Anthony Yeboah have both worn this shirt number for Leeds United in the Premier League, is Cavani next in line?

No.24

It could be three seasons in a row in which this shirt number remains unused if not taken this summer.

No.26

Liam Bridcutt last wore this shirt number in the 2017/18 campaign.

No.27

Robbie Fowler, Lucas Radebe and Kalvin Phillips are among those to have worn the no.27 for Leeds, but it's not been used since Jamal Blackman returned to Chelsea.

The decision not to sign Jean-Kévin Augustin permanently means the no.29 shirt is available.

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