Cavani is crazy for Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid Hoping to move soon

From January 2 it is just a waiting game for Edinson Cavani as he hopes for Atletico Madrid to sort out their financial requirements to allow him to wear their red and white shirt this January.

Both Cavani and Paris Saint-Germain expect a deal to be done despite the wage cap which is causing the delay from the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.

The duration of the contract is yet to be agreed, though Cavani is keen to get the deal done and is happy to compromise.

The Uruguayan is desperate to play under Diego Simeone, as long as his economic demands are met just as they have been at Napoli and PSG in the past.

He believes that Atletico are contenders for major trophies and that is why he is so determined to get the deal through, with Los Rojiblancos seeing him as the number nine that they desperately need.

The Atletico dressing room, led by his compatriot Jose Maria Gimenez, are just as excited to welcome him with open arms.

Free ticket out of Paris

Cavani has been guaranteed that PSG will not stand in his way to prevent this deal after a meeting with sporting director Leonardo where they shared their plans.

The French club even offered him a contract renewal beyond his deal which expires in June, but given that it was not accepted, they were happy to facilitate his departure.

His excellent professionalism and behaviour since moving to Ligue 1 and his age, close to celebrating his 33rd birthday, whilst not enjoying much playing time, mean it is an end to his time in France.

Now the only doubt remains whether Atletico can organise their wage cap in order to be able to make the deal happen.

With the limit fixed by LaLiga already almost met, the sale of Thomas Lemar to the Premier League is seen as the best solution.

Having signed 70 percent of his rights for 72 million euros in 2018, the club are not keen to give him away at a bargain price, but a destination must be found which suits all parties.

As things stand at present, Atletico would only be able to sign a striker if they were to come on loan and with low wages, certainly not a profile which Cavani is looking to fulfil.