Manchester United are reportedly set to bump Edinson Cavani's salary up to £250,000-a-week in a bid to persuade him to remain at the club for another season. The Uruguayan striker currently earns £200,000-a-week and with his contract expiring this summer and his future currently uncertain, the club are seemingly set to offer him a £2.5million rise. Manchester United are reportedly set to offer striker Edinson Cavani a £2.5million wage hikeThe 34-year-old scored doubles in both legs of the Europa League semi-final against RomaHowever, consensus also depends on off-field matters including Cavani's family, from whom he has been separated from due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Red Devils have a contractual option to extend his deal for a second year, but it needs Cavani's approval. Cavani signed on a free transfer from French giants Paris Saint-Germain in October 2020, reportedly taking a 35 per cent pay cut to move to Old Trafford but netting a signing on fee of circa £6m.

Source: Daily Mail May 08, 2021 23:48 UTC