English Premier League
Manchester United is apparently all set to complete the signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and could conclude a deal before the start of Euro 2016, according to Sky sources. United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and Ibrahimovic's representatives were reportedly finalising terms on a one-year contract, with Jose Mourinho resolute to make the Sweden international his first marquee signing at Old Trafford.
Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Jamie Vardy and is almost done with negotiations with Leicester City about signing the striker according to a Sky Sports report. The 29-year-old England striker has a £20m release clause in the fresh four-year contract he signed in February and the Gunners are equipped to meet that clause. Arsenal is making this move after Manchester United turned down the chance to bid for the player, with Jose Mourinho seemingly only wanting to sign one striker this summer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
In a shocking report on Daily Star newspaper, Manchester United is apparently planning to bid for Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. The newspaper says that United have already made two approaches in the last three weeks for the Argentine, but that any move would be in view of United reaching the Champions League for the 2017/18 season. The deal would unquestionably top the £85m world-record fee paid for Gareth Bale by Real Madrid in 2013 if it materialises.
