ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has signalled a move to Manchester United could be on the cards.
The Sweden striker, who is leaving Paris Saint Germain this summer, has been strongly linked with United and at a press conference staged at his national squad’s training camp, he confirmed he has had "concrete offers" from Premier League clubs.
He did not mention United specifically in that context, but spoke of his admiration for and "great relationship" with his former manager Jose Mourinho, who is expected be named United’s new head coach.
When asked if there had been an offer from the Old Trafford outfit, Ibrahimovic paused for several seconds with a smile on his face, before saying: "Let's see what happens."
Asked if he has spoken to Mourinho in the past week, the 34-year-old striker said: "I have spoken with him every day since I left Inter Milan [where they worked together in 2008-09].
"I have a great relationship with Mourinho and we are in contact, but not in the last weeks. We have been talking for many years."
Ibrahimovic has also praised United’s ambition in opening negotiations with Mourinho.
"I think it is a great move,” he said. “If you want action, you bring Mourinho. I believe he is the man to take them back to the top.
"Wherever he went, he won. He knows what he is doing. If you want to win, you bring Mourinho.
"I had a fantastic time with him when I was working with him.
"When I left Inter, I said we’d had a short time together, but a great time. If we will work together again, I don't know. Let's see how things play out.
"I don't give guarantees, but there are concrete offers from the Premier League, so let's see what happens."
Ibrahimovic is also keen to point out that his age would be no barrier to success in such a physical and competitive league.
"I am only warming up,” he stated. “I had a fantastic season and proved age is just a number.
"Everything is in your head. Whatever you want to do, you will do it.”
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