Man Utd transfers: Edinson Cavani coy on Old Trafford link

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani Photo: The Sport Review

Edinson Cavani has done little to quell the speculation linking him with Manchester United, insisting “anything can happen”.

The 27-year-old striker played a key role in Uruguay’s 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup on Thursday night as the PSG forward set up Luis Suarez’s opener in the first half.

In football you never know – anything can happen

Edinson Cavani

Cavani, who moved to Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli last summer, scored 16 goals in 30 Ligue 1 appearances despite his unhappiness at being forced to play out wide for most of the season.

Recent reports have linked the Uruguay international with a big-money transfer to Manchester United.

And when quizzed about his future, Cavani said: “In football you never know – anything can happen.

“One day you’re in one team and then the next day you can be in another…”