5 players who can replace Edinson Cavani at Manchester United

Manchester United v Everton - Premier League
Manchester United v Everton - Premier League

#3 Andre Silva | Eintracht Frankfurt

Manchester United have been lucky with Portuguese players in the past
Manchester United have been lucky with Portuguese players in the past

Andre Silva's career stagnated a bit after his failed move to Inter Milan, but the Portuguese striker has enjoyed a stunning renaissance with Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. With a mouth-watering tally of 24 goals and nine assists in all competitions for Adi Hutter's side this season, Silva has established himself as one of the hottest attackers on the planet and turned quite a few heads across Europe.

Manchester United have been linked with his signature, with the 24-year-old tipped to complete a move to a bigger club this summer. At the age of 25, he has his prime well ahead of him and could become a world-class player if he chooses his next club properly.

Silva could be an intriguing addition to a Manchester United attack that already boasts the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.


#2 Erling Haaland | Borussia Dortmund

Erlign Haaland enjoys a good relationship with Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Erlign Haaland enjoys a good relationship with Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United hold a long-standing interest in Erling Haaland, who has quickly become one of the most feared attackers of the modern game. The Norwegian goal machine was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in January 2020 but opted to move to Borussia Dortmund to continue his development away from the spotlight.

In the current campaign, Haaland has scored 35 goals across 36 appearances in all competitions and has also managed to notch up 10 assists. The 20-year-old set the stage on fire in the UEFA Champions League with 10 goals before suffering elimination in the quarterfinals against Manchester City.

He is represented by norotious agent Mino Raiola, who has already begun sounding out potential suitors ahead of a summer transfer. Manchester United are expected to be in the running for him, but it remains to be seen if Haaland prefers a move to the Premier League ahead of the big guns in Real Madrid and Barcelona.


#1 Harry Kane | Tottenham Hotspur

Harry Kane could emerge as a top target for Manchester United this summer
Harry Kane could emerge as a top target for Manchester United this summer

Harry Kane has enjoyed another outstanding campaign in front of goal, as the England captain looks set to win his third Premier League Golden Boot. However, Tottenham Hotspur are likely to finish another season trophyless, due to which he the 27-year-old is reportedly keen to secure a transfer this summer.

Kane is yet to taste silverware as a professional footballer and might have to move on if he intends to have a glittering trophy cabinet before retirement. There have been reports that Spurs could sell him if he agitates for a move, but Daniel Levy is unlikely to entertain offers unless he receives an unbelievable sum for his prized asset.

Manchester United have been mentioned as a potential destination, while he has also been linked with a reunion with former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain.

With 31 goals and 16 assists across 43 appearances in all competitions, Kane's unique ability to score goals as well as create them has seen him gain plaudits universally. Only time will tell if he opts to remain in north London or move on to greener pastures at the end of the season.


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Edited by Vishal Subramanian