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‘Cavani is like Ibrahimovic, there’s no decline’ – Forlan compares Manchester United new boy to iconic striker

Diego Forlan claims to have seen no decline in “great player” Edinson Cavani, with Manchester United told they have another Zlatan Ibrahimovic on their hands.

The Red Devils took a punt on an ageing striker back in 2016 who had become a free agent after severing ties with Paris Saint-Germain.

Ibrahimovic defied his advancing years to star in English football, and is still going strong back at AC Milan after previously playing in MLS with LA Galaxy.

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United have decided to head down a familiar route four years on from landing the Swede, with Cavani the latest former PSG frontman to join their ranks.