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English Premier League side Manchester United are set to extend the contract of forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic by a year.

Manager Jose Mourinho made the revelation, according to the BBC. The 35-year old former Sweden international joined Old Trafford during the summer on a free transfer from French side, Paris St Germain.

Ibrahimovic left PSG after four years at the end of last season on a free transfer with the option of a year extension. In 17 games, his eight goals returns have earned him a new deal of another year.

“We are going to execute the option of a second season. After that he can do what he wants,” Mourinho disclosed.
Ibrahimovic has recorded brilliant stats in various clubs he has played for in his career, and might play beyond his second year at United before he hangs his boot. The 35-year old player scored 62 goals in 116 games for Sweden before he retired this year as captain.

Ibrahimovic is a highly decorated player, having won a title since 2001 playing for Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, and PSG before his move to England. The striker is set to have a statue in his honour. The statue is set to be erected in Stockholm after he was named as the country’s top player for a 10th successive year.

“For the moment we haven’t had any discussions. I have a contract that says one plus one year. I feel fresh, I feel in shape and physically if I feel like now, probably it will be a second year. I want to be realistic with myself – I want to be able to perform like I can do and not waste time. Now it is probably a yes, but I need discussions,” Ibrahimovic said.

Manchester United player Ashley Young could join Premier League rivals Crystal Palace this summer, according to bookies.

The Red Devils winger is yet to know his fate as coach Jose Mourinho remains undecided over his future at the club. Alan Pardew is believed to be interested in the youngster, especially as he is about to lose Yannick Bolasie to Everton on a £25 million deal.

There are reports that Young is high up on the shortlist to replace the talented winger who is keen on joining a strengthening Everton squad. Palace could land the 31-year old, even with odds of 9/5 according to BetStars. The report say that only Crsytal Palace is the frontrunner in the emerging list of interested clubs. With Jose Mourinho spoilt for choice in the attack, it is very unlikely that the player would played only 14 games last season would get enough calls this season. Since joining in the summer of 2011 for £18 million from Aston Villa, Young has had his fair share of good time under Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.

Palace are in the news as they are keen on brining in Christian Benteke from Liverpool as Pardew hopes to bolster his attacking options. They signed Englishman Andros Townsend from Newcastle earlier this summer after the Magpies were relegated to the English championship. However, the move of Bolasie leaves them desperate to snap Ashley Young. Mourinho is believed would not object to the deal, especially after signing Paul Pogba from Juventus for a world record fee of £89 million. Palace are aware of the increased competition from their rivals in the Premier League, hence their efforts at ensuring they have a tight squad to handle the opposition this season.

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be a massive success at Manchester United if ever the Swedish international sign for them.

There are indeed plenty of rumors that Zlatan Ibrahimovic might sign for the Manchester club during the summer. He is available on a free-transfer after having left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.

Now that Sweden is out of the Euros, it is believed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will make an announcement about his future. Manchester United is on the look for a quality striker as the look out to build a team that can challenge teams such as Manchester City and Chelsea for the title.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has announced his international retirement with Sweden said that he wants to focus on club football for the remaining time of his career.
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Eden Hazard that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a big name in football and that he will certainly improve a team like Manchester United. He believes that he will help the Red Devils win trophies not only in England but also in Europe. He said that he is a quality player, and he will be a great addition to the Premier League.

There is also news that Manchester United might make a move for HenrikhMkhitaryan. The Borussia Dortmund player will be out of contract next year and the German club will not want to let him go on a free and might be opened to the right offer. It is believed that the player may be available for a fee of £26m. However, Manchester United may experience a tug of war with Arsenal, who are also interested in signing the player especially now that Jamie Vardy has signed a new contract with Leicester City.