Agencies/London

Edinson Cavani will be back on the Manchester United radar if Wayne Rooney fails to convince Louis van Gaal about his willingness to adapt to the Dutch coach’s system during the tour to the USA.

Rooney was on his way out of United before Sir Alex Ferguson retired because he would not adjust to the tactics set up to accommodate Robin van Persie.

And, of course, at the World Cup Rooney pressurised England boss Roy Hodgson into moving him inside from a left-sided attacking role… ultimately to his country’s detriment.

Van Persie is not on the US tour but with the new season in mind Van Gaal does not see Rooney in a central striking in the 3-4-3 system he plans to introduce… the Holland captain will play up top.

So it is likely he will still use this tour to test Rooney’s flexibility.

If the Dutchman is not satisfied with the player’s attitude he will look to bring in Uruguay star Cavani from PSG, who illustrated how he is willing to dove tail with a spearhead when he played a supporting role for Luis Suarez at the World Cup.

And Cavani has hinted via his agent he is looking to leave the French club this summer and wants to play in England.

When United feared Van Persie would leave in the summer, Cavani became one of the main targets to replace him.

The departure of David Moyes and appointment of Van Gaal has changed the dynamic with Van Persie now certain to stay but the club are open to offers for Rooney if he doesn’t fit into the new manager’s plans.

The problem for United is the lack of clubs who would come close to matching the terms of the new contract Rooney signed last January.

One of the few clubs who could offer an outlet are PSG.

There is the chance a deal involving a Rooney-Cavani trade could happen, with PSG also banking some cash

An added aspect to the prospect of United luring Cavani is that he has a big deal with their new shirt sponsors Adidas.