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Manchester United star Edinson Cavani 'expected to MISS start of Premier League season after being granted extended leave following involvement for Uruguay at the Copa America'... with the 34-year-old forward yet to return to England

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani is set to miss the start of the Premier League this weekend after being granted extended leave, according to reports.

The 34-year-old signed a one-year contract extension at the back end of last season following an impressive debut campaign at Old Trafford, where he scored 17 goals in all competitions.

Yet as part of that new deal, an extended break this summer following his involvement for Uruguay at the Copa America was discussed and has been granted, according to The Athletic, with the striker yet to return to England.