Mourinho reveals Man United lead race to sign 28 goal striker, AC Milan & Super Lig giants also in race

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Man United lead race to sign 28 goal striker, AC Milan & Super Lig giants also in race

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is currently out with a knee injury and is not expected back by January but that has not stopped clubs lining up to sign the star striker.

AC milan want to sign the experienced forward according to the Express.

United manager Jose Mourinho meanwhile believes that Ibrahimovic is more likely to stay at Old Trafford than join the Italian giants.

Mourinho told Italian broadcaster Sport Mediaset: “Maybe he’ll stay with us.

“He has no contract but he is closer to Manchester.”

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AC Milan have spent over £150 million in the transfer market this summer but are keen on signing another striker.

Ibrahimovic does have a history at AC Milan, having spent two seasons at the club before joining PSG.

Turkish outlet Star report that Galatasaray are also in the race for Ibrahimovic.

Per the source, the Lions are prepared to offer a one year deal with the option to extend.

Galatasaray have had a busy summer signing the likes of Fernando, Gomis, Mariano, Belhanda.

Ibrahimovic racked up 28 goals and ten assists in 46 appearances for Manchester United last season.

United won two trophies, the Carling Cup and the European League over the 2016-17 campaign.