Zlatan Ibrahimovic is prepared to stay at Manchester United until 2019, according to the Daily Mail.
The 35-year-old striker has set the Premier League on fire since his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer despite doubts over his staying power given his age.
The Swede has a 12-month option to extend his current deal at Old Trafford, and the expectation is that he will trigger the clause at the end of the season.
But sources close to Ibrahimovic insist the global icon is enjoying life under Jose Mourinho so much that he would be willing to extend his stay beyond next season.
It remains to be seen whether United would be open to offering Ibrahimovic a two-year extension, which would take the forward to 37.
But speaking after United’s EFL Cup Final win over Southampton last weekend, Mourinho said United fans should camp outside Ibrahimovic’s house to ensure he stays.
There would be huge interest in the veteran striker, particularly from MLS and China, if Ibrahimovic leaves Old Trafford – leaving the Scandinavian in a strong bargaining position.
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