Barcelona planning a Cavani loan bid in January

Reports claim that Barcelona is planning an Edinson Cavani loan swoop to strengthen their frontline following a bizarre start to their La Liga campaign this season. 

The Uruguay international has become unsettled at Old Trafford following Cristiano Ronaldo’s return. Daily Star reports.

The Catalan giants, who parted ways with Lionel Messi this summer notched a couple of disappointing results in this term. 

These include points dropped against Granada and Cadiz and a 3-0 home loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. 

And reports claim Ronald Koeman’s position as club boss has been called into question with Belgium gaffer Roberto Martinez among those reportedly being eyed as a replacement. 

Despite the club’s financial concerns, Barca chiefs are making plans for January transfers with Cavani said to be among their top targets. The Express claims. 

It is thought the 34-year-old Uruguayan ace, had agreed to extend his contract with United the understanding he is still regarded as a key member of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad.

The forward joined the Red Devils on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in October 2020 following a seven-year spell with the club with whom he won six Ligue One titles and seven French Super Cups.

However, the player has made just two appearances as a substitute for the Red Devils this season following the club’s acquisition of Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho. 

This includes coming on in the eighth minute of United’s surprise 1-0 home loss to Aston Villa last time out.  

Cavani netted 10 goals in 26 Premier League appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side last term helping them to finish second in the league. 

Reports suggest the club had hoped to sign him last summer prior to him agreeing to a new contract with the Red Devils.

It is now thought the Blaugrana are keen on a short-term deal with the former Napoli and PSG striker.