Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer landed a first-rate learning tool as well as a top-class hitman, when he signed the free agent last October on a one-year deal, with the option to extend for a further year.
The 33-year-old Uruguayan could be seen chatting to 19-year-old Mason Greenwood during the Reds' 3-2 Emirates FA Cup fourth-round win against Liverpool. Greenwood scored United’s first brilliantly and collected an assist by laying on Marcus Rashford’s goal.
And during the battle with the Merseysiders, Cavani had time for a word in Mason’s ear a time or two to pass on some tips and advice.