Man United face competition from Italian giants for 28 goal striker who could end up joining Hakan Calhanoglu

Man United face competition from Italian giants for 28 goal striker who could end up joining Hakan Calhanoglu

Manchester United could face competition from AC Milan for star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic according to the Telegraph.

Per the source, the Italian giants are keen on getting Ibrahimovic to sign a deal.

The Swedish striker is currently a free agent after not being offered a new deal by the Red Devils after suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury in April that is likely keep him on the sidelines until Christmas.

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United boss Jose Mourinho is however, keen on re-signing Ibrahimovic in time for the second half of the season.

Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals and provided 10 assists in 46 appearances for the Red Devils last season.

Mourinho could face competition from AC Milan who are keen on bringing their former striker back to the San Siro.

Ibrahimovic scored 56 goals in 85 games at the San Siro between 2010-12.

The 35-year-old striker would be joining Turkish international Hakan Calhanoglu at AC Milan.

The Turkish international would be deployed with trying to assist Ibrahimovic if the deal went ahead and with his set-piece taking ability the prospect of the two playing together is an exciting thought.