Published 13:27 IST, November 1st 2019
Perth Glory target Zlatan Ibrahimovic - reports
Australia's Perth Glory are planning an audacious bid to bring former Manchester United and Paris St. Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the A-League.
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Australia's Perth Glory are planning an audacious bid to bring former Manchester United and Paris St. Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic to A-League, reports said. 38-year-old Swede's form for LA Galaxy in America's MLS this season has given rise to persistent speculation that he may yet be lured away for one last career swansong.
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All eyes on Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Argentine side Boca Juniors have been linked to a move for forward while Premier League and Serie A clubs are also reportedly circling, with Perth w joining hunt. team's chief executive Tony Pignata told broadcaster ABC late Thursday club had approached Ibrahimovic's nt, inquiring about his availability and interest in playing in Australia.
"It doesn't hurt to ask," he said.
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On transfer window
We kw he is off contract from LA Galaxy, transfer window doesn't open in Europe until January, so re is an opportunity for possibly four, five, six games," for Perth from end of vember.ABC said club had yet to hear back. "We're hopeful we get an audience with him and sit down and have a chat," added Pignata. Perth lost in A-League grand final last season to Sydney FC in a penalty shootout. y are unbeaten in current campaign, with one win and two draws from ir three games so far.
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12:47 IST, November 1st 2019