Manchester United transfer news and rumours: Zlatan Ibrahimovic to discuss contract extension?
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to discuss his future with Manchester United.
The Swedish striker will meet with Jose Mourinho in the next week to consider the extra year option that is in his lucrative contract, according to The Sun.
Mourinho is reportedly keen to ensure that Ibrahimovic's deal is extended by a further year after the 35-year-old plundered 20 goals in all competitions in his debut English campaign.
It is believed that teams in the MLS and the Chinese Super League have shown interest in Ibrahimovic's services.
But United are pushing for assurances of his future as they plan their summer transfer dealings.
Griezmann has "doubts" over England move
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Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has moved to cool speculation that he is set for a summer switch to Manchester United, admitting that he has 'doubts' about moving the England, writes Mirror Football's Joe Mewis.
The Red Devils have been strongly linked with a big-money move to Old Trafford at the end of the season, with reports in France claiming he has agreed terms with Jose Mourinho's side.
But talking to RMC, the France international has admitted that the weather and media could prevent him from making a switch to the Premier League in the future.
“I have a lot of doubts about moving to England,” he said.
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“With Real Sociedad, I felt that I needed to leave. For the moment, I do not know where that desire came from. Who knows how the season will finish. If it finishes badly, maybe I will ask myself the question. For the moment, it is not relevant…
"Aside from that, I am asking myself where I could go. In Spain, there is Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona have the three up top. Real Madrid, that is impossible because of the club I am at. I think that between them, there is a pact.
"Germany, the league does not attract me much. France, not for the moment. And England, I have a lot of doubts about my private life. Everything like rain, bad weather… I need to feel happy outside."
Rashford NOT stalling on new contract
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Marcus Rashford remains committed to Manchester United and is not stalling on a new contract with the club.
There have been suggestions that Rashford, who exploded on to the scene last term with eight goals in just 18 games in a stunning debut campaign, is unhappy with his playing time this season.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's arrival and subsequent fine form have seen England international Rashford's opportunities more limited this time around.
But Mirror Football understands that Rashford remains happy at the club and isn't in any way considering his future.
Pereira's loan spell at Granada profiled
Manchester United youngster Andreas Pereira was sent out on loan to Granada earlier this season and has been putting in a decent stint in La Liga.
Although the Andalusian side are second bottom of the table after notching up just two wins in their 22 league matches, but Pereira is developing well.
A recent winner against Las Palmas was hit with the force of Paul Scholes or a young Wayne Rooney and a free-kick last month drew comparisons with Brazilian legend Ronaldinho.
"Andreas has an amazing talent, he has incredible vision and incredible technique," Mourinho said after the Brazilian scored in his maiden match at Wigan in July.
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"I've just spoke about two but the reality is that the kids without pressure in the calm environment - in a cool situation for them rather than the fire - was very good for them and very good for me to see what they can do."
Spain-based journalist David Cartlidge has followed Pereira's progress carefully and described the Las Palmas display as 'another hard-working, disciplined performance. Great work ethic throughout in box-to-box role, broke up play, tracked runners, covered danger zones and also broke with pace on counter. Very mature display. Granada would be lost without him.'
The Manchester Evening News spoke to David for a forensic insight into 21-year-old Pereira's progress - read his report here.