4 signings that could turn Manchester United into Premier League title contenders next season

Koulibaly could be the answer to United's defensive woes
Koulibaly could be the answer to United's defensive woes

#3 Edinson Cavani (Position - Striker)

Despite his age, Cavani is still a brilliant No. 9
Despite his age, Cavani is still a brilliant No. 9

When Sir Alex Ferguson lost the league in the 2011/12 season to Man City on the final day on goal difference, he immediately went all out in the summer and bought the best striker of the league, Robin van Persie, from Arsenal. It was a great bit of lesson that Solskjaer should learn from right now.

United finished the 2018/19 season 32 points adrift of Manchester City at the top of the table. They had scored 30 goals less! It is clear that United need a striker reinforcement this summer. Romelu Lukaku is on the way out, and neither Martial not Rashford have the abilities to play as the central striker yet. United need a proper No. 9 to steer them back to winning ways and this is where Edinson Cavani seems like the perfect fit.

The Uruguayan is a proven goalscorer and might be open to a new challenge. He could have an impact quite similar to Ibrahimovic, his old teammate and United will vastly benefit from his presence. Young strikers like Rashford and Martial will learn from him and could take over the mantle in a couple of years.

Perhaps the only constraint is his age; Cavani is 32 years old already and has very little resale value, something that might not suit the United hierarchy. However, he is a short term investment that United need right now and the returns could be weighed in trophies and attractive football.

Cavani will cost around £50m, but it will be money well invested.

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