Cavani’s injury causes Barcelona to be cautious in transfer operation – report

Barcelona’s well-publicized pursuit of a new centre-forward ahead of the January transfer window has led them to links with several players, with Edinson Cavani of Manchester United emerging as a top target.

The 34-year-old has been with the Red Devils since the summer of 2020, having joined on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. The Uruguayan international enjoyed a fine debut season with the Premier League giants, bagging 17 goals but has found game-time hard to come by this term.

The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo has had a lot to do with Cavani’s reduced involvement this term, but the striker himself has struggled with fitness problems. And this is causing Barcelona to be more cautious in their pursuit of the veteran star claims SPORT (h/t El Nacional).

Cavani’s goalscoring exploits, work rate and mobility are said to have convinced Xavi Hernandez to make a move for him in January. But the injury issues have now become a cause of concern for the Blaugrana.

The former PSG striker had a serious Achilles Tendon problem during his time in France and that injury has resurfaced again now at Manchester United, leading to him not featuring for the 20-time English champions since October.

Considering the chronic nature of the injury, and the chances of it recurring the older a player gets, Barcelona are now worried about the possibility of the veteran star getting injured again once he makes the jump to Camp Nou.

Given the number of injuries that Barça have already had in their attacking unit, they cannot afford to bring in another player only to see him get sidelined. So, Cavani will likely be put through a thorough medical examination if the Catalan giants do decide to press ahead with their interest in him next month.

It goes without saying that Barcelona need a new goalscorer next month. And while Cavani looked like a favourite to make the jump to Camp Nou, it remains to be seen if his injury issues deny him a transfer.