Breaking news: Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester United striker is leaving the club this season .

 Edinson Cavani is expected to leave 

Manchester United when his contract 

expires this summer, reputed journalist

Fabrizio Romano reports.

The Uruguay international had an 

impressive debut campaign for the 

Red Devils last term, bagging 17 goals

across all competitions.

Hence, he was convinced to stay for

another year, but the current season 

has been far from successful with just 

two goals so far.

The stunning return of Cristiano Ronaldo

last summer has significantly reduced 

his game time over the course of the campaign.

It is now reported that he will pursue

a new challenge when his contract expires

in June. The 34-year-old is exploring 

a move to La Liga.

Our view:

Cavani struggled with injuries last season

, but had a terrific second half 

to the campaign where he was hugely

impressive in the Europa League.

It was a no-brainer to keep him for another

year, but he would not have envisaged 

the homecoming of Ronaldo last summer.

Cavani was the subject of interest from

Barcelona recently, but he was convinced

to stay by interim boss Ralf Rangnick.

It seems unlikely that the Blaugrana 

will return for him, having recruited Pierre

-Emerick Aubameyang on a permanent deal.

He should still receive plenty of transfer

offers as he can be a consistent goalgetter if 

he is handed a regular run of starts.

Cavani is currently struggling with a groin

injury and appears a major doubt to face

Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday.