Mourinho: Zlatan Ibrahimovic could still play for Manchester United

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has hinted that injured Swede
striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could still play for the club again.

The 35 year old injured his knee ligament in April and his not
expected to play again until early 2018.
Having joined the club from PSG following the expiration of his
contract with the Paris club, he was already on 28 goals with a new
contract on the table after his form in front of goal triggered an
extension, but all that was put on hold following his long term
injury, the first of such injury in his glorious career.

Now Mourinho is saying he could be back with his side in six months
going by his comments as Manchester concluded their pre-season tour of
the United States.

"We spent big money on a striker because, with strikers, you either
spend or you don't get," the Portugese said.

"And we spent because of what happened to Zlatan and we can not allow
ourselves to be without an important, strong striker for the first six
months of the season."

Whether the club is considering a contract for the eccentric Swede
when he is fit in the New Year remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, he is currently using the club's facilities in Carrington
Training complex as he works his way back to fitness. Which means
Mourinho and the club's hierarchy can keep a close watch on his
recovery.

So far he has been linked to several clubs within and outside Europe.
But until he is back to full fitness, clubs are unlikely to take a
risk on him judging by his age.