Man Utd star Edinson Cavani targeted by Serie A minnows Salernitana in shock free transfer after two goals for Uruguay

SERIE A minnows Salernitana are reportedly interested in signing soon-to-be free agent Edinson Cavani.

The 35-year-old is out on contract at the end of June, ending his two-year stay at Manchester United.

Cavani scored 19 in 59 appearances for the Red Devils, becoming a fan favourite in his first season.

Last term wasn't so successful, with the Uruguayan featuring just 20 times across all competitions.

Time isn't on Cavani's side but one last dance in the Italian top flight could be on the cards.

Serie A minnows Salernitana, whose captain is Bayern Munich legend Franck Ribery, would like to bring Cavani back to Italy.

Cavani made his name in Italy, starring for Palermo and Napoli before moving on to Paris Saint-Germain.

Salernitana president Danilo Iervolino told : "I'd love to sign Edinson Cavani as free agent.

"Cavani would be an incredible gift for the city, as Salernitana are staying in Serie A."

Salernitana would also like to keep captain Ribery on the books.

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Iervolino continued: "I will also push to keep Franck Ribery here for one more season."

Cavani still knows where the back of the net is despite his low-scoring season, netting twice in a friendly against Mexico.

Inter Milan ace Matias Vecino got the other goal in the 3-0 win.

Cavani will want to be playing regular first-team football ahead of December's Qatar World Cup.

Uruguay will contest Group H against Portugal, Ghana and South Korea.