PSG legend Edinson Cavani set to sign for Manchester United - reports

Uruguay forward is without a club and can move for free

Paris St Germain's Edinson Cavani waves to fans in February after being presented with a trophy for becoming the first PSG player to score 200 goals for the club. Reuters

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani acknowledges the crowd after beating Chile 1-0 with his header in their Copa America match in 2019. AFP

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring against Ecuador during their Copa America match i 2019. AFP

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign former Paris St Germain striker Edinson Cavani, according to reports. PA

Manchester United want to bolster their attack and Cavani would be a free transfer. PA

Manchester United are reportedly set to bolster Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's options in attack with the signing of Edinson Cavani on a free transfer.

The Uruguay forward has been without a club since leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of June.

The 33-year-old is PSG's all-time top scorer, scoring 200 goals in seven seasons at the Parc des Princes.

Cavani will sign a two-year deal at Old Trafford worth £210,000 ($270,000) a week after tax, according to L'Equipe.

As a free agent, Cavani is free to sign for a new club outside the transfer window, but French media reported the deal will be concluded before Monday's deadline.

Cavani could even make his debut against his former club as United open their Champions League campaign away to PSG on October 20.

The English club have been criticised by fans for their lack of activity in the transfer market.

Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek is United's only signing of the transfer window so far with the Red Devils refusing to match Borussia Dortmund's asking price for long-term target Jadon Sancho.