MANCHESTER CITY and Real Madrid lead Chelsea in the race to sign Edinson Cavani — according to the Napoli striker’s MUM. Incoming City boss Manuel Pellegrini is eager to capture the Uruguay striker, who has a £54million release clause in his contract. Blues chief Jose Mourinho also wants Cavani, 26, who was top scorer in Serie A last term with 29 goals. However, Stamford Bridge officials have yet to make a firm approach — unlike their opposite numbers at the Etihad and Bernabeu. And Cavani’s mother Berta Gomez told a Montevideo radio station: “Edi is in talks with Manchester City and Real Madrid. “Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis has spoken about the possibility of discussions with Chelsea but there is nothing definite with them at the moment. “We will know more in 15 to 20 days. There are so many voices, and when something happens I will be the first to know. “But Edi loves Napoli and, if he has to leave, he will never forget the love and warmth he has had from the fans. He and Naples will remain united for ever.”
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:15:18 +0000