'United will sign Ibrahimovic'

Manchester United will complete the signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and

could conclude a deal before the start of Euro 2016, according to Sky

sources.

It is understood United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and

Ibrahimovic's representatives are finalising terms on a one-year

contract, with Jose Mourinho determined to make the Sweden

international his first marquee signing at Old Trafford.

And a free transfer following the expiration of his current Paris

Saint-Germain deal is expected to be completed before Sweden's first

Group E match against Ireland on June 13 .

Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms he has had several offers to join Premier

League clubs

Sky sources understand Ibrahimovic is the only striker Mourinho wants

to sign this summer, with the Portuguese convinced Marcus Rashford can

make a significant impact at Old Trafford next season.

While Mourinho believes Ibrahimovic is a key signing that United need

if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next term, he is

also keen to give Rashford plenty of opportunities to continue his

rapid development.

Sky Sports News HQ has been told that Mourinho is conscious of the

need to continue United's legacy of bringing through young players

into the first team, and even passed on the opportunity to sign

Leicester's Jamie Vardy this week so as to protect Rashford's

progress.

Ibrahimovic is a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain

Sky sources first reported United's interest in the former Malmo FF,

Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and AC Milan star back in May,

ahead of Mourinho's appointment to replace Louis van Gaal.

Talks between United and Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola gathered pace

following Mourinho's arrival at Old Trafford, and Sky sources

subsequently reported last week that they were only Premier League

club Ibrahimovic was considering.

It is understood the 6ft 5in, Malmo-born Swede wants to add the

Premier League to his array of titles that includes the Spanish La

Liga, Italian Serie A, French Ligue 1 and Dutch Eredivisie.

Ibrahimovic had more lucrative offers from Chinese Super League clubs

and options in Italy, but it appears he has been convinced to move to

Manchester for a reunion with Mourinho, and that it's the right move

to make at this stage of his illustrious career.