"?Zlatan Ibrahimovic's impending move to Manchester United has been discussed as football's worst kept secret since the arrival of Jose Mourinho at the same club - with reports emerging this week that the move is being held up so that the Swede can squeeze even more money out of Paris Saint-Germain.
"?The Telegraph report that while Ibrahimovic and his agent Mino Raiola have held positive meetings with United, they're holding off signing a deal in order to secure a large loyalty bonus, which will be due to the 34-year-old if he ends his contract on 30 June without signing for another team.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic transfer to Manchester United held up so striker can collect large"? https://t.co/iN4MDSFWZk pic.twitter.com/96kEpFhs8d
When he officially becomes a free agent, he's likely to sign an enormous one-year deal with United. A weekly wage in the region of £250,000 has been reported, with the option for the contract to extend into a second year depending on performances.
Ibrahimovic gave an interview in Paris on Tuesday, in which he said: "There is no confirmation. No saying "?yes'. You will have to be patient with me. I want you to keep wondering where I will go, keep making stories, and when I am tired I will let you know when my next destination is," adding:"My future is A-Z. There will also be A-Z in Manchester."?
WATCH: Zlatan Ibrahimovic keeps fans in the dark over reported Manchester United move: https://t.co/c7tSq57rIS https://t.co/G56RcLoBBY
He also "?revealed to Le Monde that he believes the future of football lies in China, with the Chinese Super League throwing around large sums of money at top players in the winter transfer window last season - but said that he had not personally received a concrete offer to consider from a Chinese club this summer.
"?For more from Chris when he's not writing on 90min, follow him on Twitter at @ThatChris1209!
Don't miss out - subscribe to the 90min podcast - now on iTunes HERE and back on SoundCloud over here!