United in contract talks with Ibrahimovic
Aug 11, 2017 - 2:12 PM Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United are in talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic about signing for the second part of the season.The 35-year-old confounded the doubters last season, plundering 28 goals before a serious knee injury brought his maiden campaign at Old Trafford to a shuddering halt.
Ibrahimovic was let go at the end of his one-year contract, but the veteran Swede is undergoing rehabilitation at United ahead of his expected return to fitness around Christmas.
Mourinho said during pre-season that a new deal was a possibility and confirmed ahead of the Premier League opener against West Ham that talks are under way.
"You know, he's injured, he needs time to recover," the United boss said. "He's not ready to play tomorrow.
"I just think that he was very clear by showing that what he did last year was not enough for him. He thinks he can do more.
"He wants more at football's highest level, so we are having conversations and we are discussing the possibility of him staying with us for the second part of the season."
Mourinho still speaks of free agent Ibrahimovic as part of the group, saying he is injured for the start of the season along with other "important players" like Luke Shaw, Ashley Young and Marcos Rojo.
One of the the Portuguese manager's objectives is to win the Premier League, having stumbled home sixth in a campaign that brought Europa League, EFL Cup and Community Shield glory.
Mourinho believes United are capable of winning a title in his second season, but is not kidding himself over the challenge that awaits them domestically.
"The Premier League is what you all know," he said. "I'd say seven teams to fight for the title and 20 teams to fight for the victory every weekend, every match.
"But we are involved in four competitions and step by step, match after match we are going to fight."
Source: AAP
No one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- Lukaku, Zlatan injured in Man Utd draw Dec 30
- City buy backs for strikers' prices: Jose Dec 26
- Mourinho praises United form against Foxes Dec 25
- Keep calm and carry on, Mata tells Man Utd Dec 24
- Mourinho blasts 'childish' United errors Dec 23
- Mourinho rules duo out of festive fixtures Dec 22
- United's Bailly could miss three months Dec 15
- Mourinho asked to explain City comments Dec 14
- Lukaku goal gives lacklustre United win Dec 13
- Ex Man Utd coach sticks it to Mourinho Dec 12
- Pogba confident United can cope with City Dec 6
- United won't appeal against Pogba red card Dec 4