Jose Mourinho ready to sign ex-Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on free transfer in first deal as Tottenham boss
JOSE MOURINHO wants to begin his Tottenham revolution by signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to reports.
The former Manchester United forward will be available on a free transfer in January after his LA Galaxy deal officially expires.
According to The Telegraph, The Special One is a considering a move for the 38-year-old to bolster his attacking options.
The Portuguese boss worked alongside Ibrahimovic at Inter Milan before he signed him for Manchester United in 2018.
During his time at Old Trafford, the Swedish striker racked up an impressive 26 goals in 46 appearances.
And he showed no signs of slowing down for LA Galaxy as he scored 52 goals in 53 starts.
The Swede advised LA Galaxy supporters to go back to watching baseball now that he has gone.
Ibrahimovic has since attracted interest from a number of Europe’s biggest clubs including AC Milan.
The Italian giants have reportedly held talks with the 38-year-old alongside his agent Mino Raiola.
And reports have suggested that struggling Serie A side Bologna are also in the running.
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Galaxy boss Guillermo Barros Schelotto has already leaked that the 38-year-old wants to see out his career in Italy.
But Mourinho will be hoping to lure him to north London to play alongside star man Harry Kane.
Since taking over from Mauricio Pochettino, he has also set his sights on Nemanja Matic, Ruben Dias and Bruno Fernandes.