Man Utd News: £36.2m Chelsea deal on, Van Gaal's injury blow, £500k-a-week contract talks

Louis van Gaal admits he'll be without Antonio Valencia for League Cup tie

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you all the latest news coming from Old Trafford.

 

Manchester United look set to fail in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani, who is believed to favour a £36.2m move to Chelsea.

Spanish publication Fichajes claim the Uruguay international - also a target for Arsenal - is keen on leaving Parc des Princes at the end of the season.

 

Meanwhile, United will be without Antonio Valencia for tonight’s League Cup clash with Middlesbrough after he was forced off in the draw with Manchester City on Sunday.

Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal told MUTV ahead of Boro’s visit to Old Trafford: "Of course Valencia is injured, that we could all see."

 

Neymar set to have his salary doubled at Barcelona

And finally, The Sun claim Barcelona are set to open contract talks with Neymar in a bid to fend off interest from United.

The Brazilian could see his wage doubled to £500,000-a-week to make him the third-highest paid player in the world behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.