Edinson Cavani: Scored 29 goals in Serie A last season
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Sky sources understand that Paris Saint-Germain have bid £43m for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.
The French club look set to rival Chelsea for the signature of the 26-year-old, who was Serie A's top scorer last season with 29 goals, after the Premier League side reportedly made an approach for the Uruguay international earlier on Tuesday.
The Blues are believed to be unwilling to meet Cavani's £54m buy-out clause but, with the player keen to end uncertainty over his future, it is understood that talks between his agent and Napoli officials over his asking price are due to take place this week.
Speaking after Uruguay's Confederations Cup defeat to Italy, Cavani said: "I want to talk as soon as possible with president De Laurentiis.
"We must clear this (situation up) ourselves. I'll talk with him, as it's done between men, really soon.
"Right now, I'm at Napoli and I'm very proud to be there. If I leave one day, I'll be ready to move to a bigger club. We'll see."
However, speaking last week, De Laurentiis outlined his view that there is no need to hold talks with Cavani about the player's future.
Speaking to the press before an Italian league meeting, De Laurentiis said: "There is no need to have a face to face with Cavani.
"If a club offers €63million, then we would allow him to leave. The release clause will have been activated.
"Should we receive an offer, then fine. If this offer doesn't arrive, then Cavani will stay in Italy with us."
Napoli coach, and former interim Chelsea manager, Rafa Benitez reiterated his stance last week that he wants Cavani to stay.
Benitez told Corriere dello Sport: "We want Cavani to stay at Napoli.
"We would be really happy if that's how it works out. If he leaves, then it would only be because someone has matched the release clause or comes up with an irresistible offer.
"Cavani knows how much he is loved and how valuable he is to the city and to the team."
Source : http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8802718/Transfer-news-Edinson-Cavani-wanted-by-Chelsea-and-Paris-Saint-Germain
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