Manchester United are firming up their interest in PSG striker Edinson Cavani. The Daily Star says United are plotting a sensational move to sign Cavani.

United boss Louis van Gaal is desperate to partner captain Wayne Rooney with the Uruguayan striker and will offload Robin van Persie to finance the deal.

The Dutch international earns a staggering £250,000-per-week, wages that could be used to attract Cavani to Old Trafford ahead of United's return to the Champions League.

With Radamel Falcao now off the books - Louis van Gaal is prepared to spend a significant chunk of his £200m transfer kitty on the former Napoli man.