Corinthians are not ‘excited’ about the idea of signing Edinson Cavani from Manchester United this summer, despite his recent comments about a potential move.
That’s according to UOL, who say that financial issues at the club and with their sponsors mean a move for the Uruguayan is unlikely.
Cavani is set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season when his current contract comes to an end.
He’s been a hit at Old Trafford since arriving from Paris Saint Germain but has found himself increasingly out of the picture this season after Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the club.
One club who’ve been named as potential suitors are Corinthians, and Cavani added fuel to that fire recently by admitting he’d be open to playing in Brazil.
However, despite those comments, it seems Corinthians are not going to be looking at a deal any time soon.
UOL explain that they are not ‘excited’ at the idea of signing Cavani as their main potential partner to finance the deal aren’t in the best situation at present.
They have an agreement with the Taunsa Group, who provide the funds for big-money signings in return for the inevitable exposure for the company.
However, they are currently in debt to Corinthians to the sum of R$ 18 million, an issue that the two parties are trying to solve ‘amicably’. At the minute, though, repeated efforts to get the money have fallen by the wayside, and it could end in a legal dispute.
While Corinthians have made it clear they don’t think that will happen and the money will be paid, it’s an issue and, as such, stops any potential deal for the likes of Cavani.
The Manchester United has made it clear through his representatives that he is interested in a move to Brazil but would only negotiate it once his deal at Old Trafford comes to an end.
He had therefore been discussed by the Brazilian club, who do need a striker, and Taunsa would have helped provide the funds for the deal to happen.
The disagreement between the two parties, though, has ended that possibility for the time being as Corinthians cannot afford to move without a ‘strong partner’ to help them financially.
