United turned to the 33-year-old having been frustrated in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho, with the Red Devils unwilling to meet Borussia Dortmund's £108m price tag for the winger.Solskjaer's side are expected to renew their interest in 20-year-old Sancho next summer - but in the meantime will draft in the hugely experienced Cavani to spearhead their silverware quest this season.High-level sources at United confirmed on Saturday that talks with Cavani have gone well, and he is set to sign a two-year contract worth £200,000-a-week.Cavani is a free agent after his contract at PSG expired - and while his wage demands proved too much for other potential suitors Atletico and Benfica, United look set to splash out.The club will hope he proves more.
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