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Manchester United 'eye swoop for Mauro Icardi should Barcelona target Edinson Cavani leave in the January transfer window - with the PSG striker reduced to a lesser role this season'

Manchester United have a contingency plan in place in case Edinson Cavani leaves next month, with the Red Devils reportedly lining up a swoop for Mauro Icardi.

Cavani's future at Old Trafford has been a source of speculation, with the 34-year-old entering the final six months of his contract.

And according to Calciomercato, the Premier League outfit are preparing a move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Icardi should Cavani depart in the January transfer window.

Mauro Icardi is a reported target of Manchester United's in the January transfer window
They're considering a move for Icardi should Edinson Cavani (centre) leave them next month

The Italian publication claims Icardi is having a difficult time in Paris, with his game-time reduced following Lionel Messi's arrival this summer.