Harry Redknapp claims Manchester United signing Cavani hints at desperation for the Red Devils. He also labeled it a ‘gamble’ too far.
Manchester United’s signing of Edinson Cavani is a gamble they could leave to regret, says Harry Redknapp.
The Uruguayan was one of four deadline day signings for the Red Devils. The former PSG man put pen-to-paper on a two-year deal after his contract with the French giants expired.
Facundo Pellistri joined from the Argentinian side Penarol for around £7m, while Alex Telles signed from Porto for around £15m. Elsewhere, Atalanta youngster Amad Diallo also joined for a fee of around £19m plus add-ons.
The Red Devils had been linked with a number of players this summer, including Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.
Despite this, the Old Trafford outfit waited until the final day of the window to conclude most of their business.
Cavani has been a prolific goalscorer across Europe throughout his career. He was most successful with Napoli and PSG.
The Uruguay international spent seven years with the French side. During that time, he scored a remarkable 200 goals from his 301 appearances in all competitions.
But the former Tottenham boss has questioned the signing of Cavani. In his column for The Sun, Redknapp said:
“I think you all know I like a gamble now and again… but nothing like the one Manchester United have taken in signing Edinson Cavani.
“But signing Cavani, 33, on over £200,000 a week on the final day of the transfer window did smack of desperation to me.
“If he was someone United were that keen on signing, why did they leave it so late?
“Cavani has been a great player over the years and if he’s still got the hunger and the talent, then he’ll do a good job for them.
“I hope for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sake he is because they certainly cannot afford any more displays like that one against Spurs.”
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