MX23RW : Thursday, May 2 11:57:53| >> :60:128:128:

Moussa Dembele 'viewed as replacement for Edinson Cavani'

Moussa Dembele 'viewed as replacement for Edinson Cavani'
© Reuters
Manchester United view Lyon's Moussa Dembele as a potential replacement for Edinson Cavani, according to a report.

Manchester United reportedly view Lyon's Moussa Dembele as a potential replacement for Edinson Cavani, with the latter set to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer.

Cavani's contract with the Red Devils will expire at the end of June, and the Uruguay international is allegedly keen to seek pastures new ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.

A recent report claimed that Man United had identified Dembele as a summer target, with the 25-year-old enjoying a strong campaign for Lyon.

According to the Manchester Evening News, the 20-time English champions have made 'initial enquiries' for the Frenchman, who has netted nine times in 22 appearances for his Ligue 1 club this term.

The report, though, claims that Dembele is viewed as a squad player for the Red Devils rather than a regular starter, with the forward potentially taking Cavani's spot in the squad.

The former Fulham youngster has scored 54 goals and registered 16 assists in 130 appearances for Lyon since joining the French club from Celtic in August 2018.

Dembele's current deal is due to expire in June 2023, and there have been claims that he could be available for a fee in the region of £25m during this summer's transfer window.

ID:480518:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect2300:

Moussa Dembele future - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Moussa Dembele

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Olympique Lyonnais' Moussa Dembele celebrates scoring their first goal, August 21, 2021
Read Next:
Man United planning £25m Moussa Dembele swoop?
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal35255585285780
2Manchester CityMan City34247382325079
3Liverpool35229477364175
4Aston Villa35207873522167
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs33186967521560
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd34166125251154
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341651374551953
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham351310125665-949
9Chelsea33139116359448
10Bournemouth35139135260-848
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35137154855-746
12Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton341111125257-544
13Fulham35127165155-443
14Crystal Palace351010154557-1240
15Everton35128153748-1136
16Brentford3598185260-835
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3579194262-2026
18Luton TownLuton3567224877-2925
19Burnley3559213870-3224
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd3537253497-6316


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!