Atletico Madrid 'Open Transfer Talks' with Cavani

Manchester United and Chelsea look set to miss out on Edison Cavani after it was revealed that the PSG striker is in negotiations with Atletico Madrid over a move to the Spanish club.

Cavani has been a peripheral figure at PSG so far this season, making just eight appearances in Ligue 1, and it appears his time in the French capital may be coming to an end.

Both United and Chelsea are keen to strengthen their forward options this month, and there was speculation that they could go head-to-head over a deal for Cavani.

But according to RMC Sport Atletico are the new favourites to sign the 32-year-old, and are currently talking with PSG Sporting Director Leonardo over a deal in the current window.

There were reports that Cavani actually already has a pre-contract agreement with Atletico for the summer, when his contract with PSG ends, but RMC Sport believe this is a two-and-a-half year deal which would only be valid if he were to join this month.

United have already missed out on one of their main targets, with 19-year-old wonderkid Erling Haaland joining Borussia Dortmund from RB Salzburg, while Chelsea are still said to be weighing up options with regards to which players they will make moves for.

Cavani is reportedly open to leaving PSG earlier than anticipated due to his lack of playing time, with the player frustrated at his ever-increasing time on the bench.

He has scored 198 goals in 290 appearances for the club, but has fallen down the pecking order due to the blossoming striking partnership between Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi.

If he does leave he will no doubt be remembered fondly by supporters of PSG, having helped the side win 18 trophies during his time at the club, including five Ligue 1 titles and four Coup de Frances.