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Manchester United could be saving themselves £150m by extending Edinson Cavani’s contract for a year thanks to his influence on the younger players at the club.Cavani, who has scored 15 goals this season, has played second fiddle to Anthony Martial for much of this season.The Uruguayan has popped up with some vital goals though, showing his wealth of experience across the world in a young United side.And it is that knowledge which has made him such a valuable asset to the club, claim the Mirror.Cavani’s protective nature came out in the Europa League second leg clash with Roma as he stepped in to a skirmish between Mason Greenwood and Gianluca Mancini, which threatened to get out of control.But the 34-year-old has reportedly been helping

Manchester United enjoyed an 8-5 aggregate victory over Roma in the Europa League semi-finals with star striker Edinson Cavani netting four goals across the two games.

United supporters loved Cavani's reaction to a bust-up as Roma players targeted Greenwood in the Europa League semi-final last week. Cavani scored two goals in the Italian capital but his leadership qualities took centre stage and it's one of the reasons the Uruguayan veteran has already hit cult-hero status at Old Trafford.

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Manchester United have priced Roma out of a permanent deal for Chris Smalling.