TRANSFER - PSG striker Cavani nears Atletico deal

PSG striker Edinson Cavani, is reportedly close to joining Spanish side, Atletico Madrid in a deal that could be concluded in coming days, the Marca sports daily reported Monday.

The Uruguayan forward’s frustration at being left on the bench may come to an end sooner than expected as rumours of a possible move away from the French champions intensifies.

“The transfer could take place in the coming days. In principle, the agreement would be for two-and-a-half seasons, although it is still up for discussion,” it said of Cavani, whose contract with PSG is up in June.

But securing PSG’s agreement for an immediate transfer of their best-ever goal scorer, which would likely happen during the winter transfer window that opens on January 1, would doubtless be subject to much negotiation.

French radio station RMCsport also said Cavani had inked a deal with the Madrid club, and that PSG were “open to the idea of letting Cavani go this winter”.

Although Cavani is currently not a regular PSG starter, the Parisians are likely to need him from February when they enter the decisive phase for Ligue 1, the Champions League and domestic Cup action, Marca said