Manchester United are discussing whether to press ahead with a deal to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The
charismatic 34-year-old is a free agent after deciding to leave Paris
St Germain for a new chapter in his career, and has declared a desire to
play in the Premier League.
And
after sending scouts to watch him in last week’s 1-1 draw at Bordeaux,
United are debating whether to make a formal contract offer.
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Manchester United are discussing a one-year contract offer for Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic is a free agent after deciding to leave Paris Saint-Germain in search of a new challenge
United are one of the few clubs who would be able to pay the 24-year-old's salary of £12million a year
Reports
in France on Monday claimed an offer from Old Trafford had already been
made to the Swedish striker, who will play his final game for PSG in
the French cup final against Marseille this Saturday.
But it is believed that is premature, with his agent Mino Raiola describing stories of a one-year offer as ‘not factual’.
But
after originally holding tentative talks with Ibrahimovic and his
representatives back in March, the parties have been in contact again.
He
has a variety of offers, including interest from the MLS but the most
viable there is the prospect of linking up with David Beckham’s Miami
franchise in 2018.
United are one of the few clubs who can match Ibrahimovic's financial demands
United held talks about the Sweden international last summer though ultimately he opted to stay and see out his contract.
However,
they see him as one of the best free agents on the market and believe
his experience can help some of their younger players and lift the
club’s dwindling appeal.
His standing in world football would also fit with the club’s commercial policy.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is pondering whether to sign Ibrahimovic on a short-term deal
Ibrahimovic will wave goodbye to Paris Saint-Germain after their French Cup final against Marseille
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