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Atletico Madrid in SECRET dealings with Man United and Arsenal target Edinson Cavani
DIEGO SIMEONE has personally contacted Edinson Cavani, tabling a move to Atletico Madrid, according to reports in France.
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French newspaper L'Equipe suggests Simeone phoned the Uruguayan international to talk over a move to La Liga.
They claim that Simeone is a huge fan of the striker, and has his sights firmly set on securing the former Napoli man.
However, Atletico may be hard-pushed to secure his signature, with Manchester United and Arsenal also interested.
To do so, Simeone may consider selling Mario Mandzukic in a like-for-like transfer, according to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo.
What's more, they also suggest Diego Godin could play a key role in luring Cavani away from Paris Saint-Germain.
They say the fellow Uruguyan international facilitated the talks and is good friends with the striker.
Cavani has made 49 league appearances since joining PSG in 2013, scoring 24 goals.
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