What Solskjaer and Edinson Cavani spoke about before Manchester United transfer

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straight to your inbox every day, free Edinson Cavani has revealed a conversation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was key to his decision to sign for Manchester United on deadline day.

The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal with the option of an extra year at Old Trafford after being released by Paris St-Germain in the summer, but he discussed his role at the club and what Solskjaer wanted from him before putting pen to paper.

Solskjaer also spoke to Donny van de Beek earlier in the transfer window, playing a crucial role in convincing the Holland international to join from Ajax, and he played a similar role in Cavani's decision to join United. "I had a conversation with the manager, and to be truthful that also really encouraged me to come to.