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Report: Barcelona initiate contacts to replace Sergio Aguero with Manchester United outcast

Barcelona are on the hunt for a new striker in January following the unfortunate news of Sergio Aguero's heart problems. Thus, they have set their eyes on aManchester United reject.

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Sergio Aguero of Barcelona looks dejected as he leaves the pitch
© Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesSergio Aguero of Barcelona looks dejected as he leaves the pitch

2021/22 La Liga season strugglers and new Europa League entry, Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing a new forward in the January transfer window, as club legend and current head coach Xavi Hernandez attempts to take advantage of the mid-season market.

Their main summer signing, Sergio Aguero, who joined as a free agent after leaving Manchester City, wasdiagnosed with heart arrhythmia, and the Blaugrana are desperate to find a replacement. As a result, they have already held initial talks withEdinson Cavani of Manchester United.

The Uruguayan ace is open to the possibility of joining Barcelona on a six-month loan in January, according to the Spanish newspaper Diario AS. The34-year-old forwardis willing to accept substantially reducedearnings in order to assist the La Liga sidein meetingthe Financial Fair Play requirements.

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Barcelona identify Sergio Aguero’s replacement in Edinson Cavani

Edinson Cavani of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Edinson Cavani of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Cavani, whopresently makes £190,000-a-week, moved to Man Utdat the start of the previous campaign and was instrumental in the Red Devils’ promotion to second place in the Premier League standings. He has acontract at Old Trafford expiringin summer 2022, and he isyet to sign a new deal, implying that a transfer elsewhere might be imminent ahead of next season.

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The veterannetted 17 times in all competitions, however, he has been reduced to a supporting role in recent months, with Cristiano Ronaldo establishing himself as United’s first-choice striker since his summer comeback.

In recent weeks, Barcahave been connected with Manchester City’s Ferran Torres, but it appears that a move for Cavani will be their top priority at the start of the new year. It is also suggested that ifthe Catalan giants fail to lure him in January,theyare expected to try to recruit him on a permanent basis after the conclusion of the season.

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