Topics: Premier League, Manchester United, Zlatan Ibrahimovic,
The agent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened up regarding the superstar’s expected switch to Old Trafford.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not have to sign for Manchester United, according to his agent Mino Raiola. The former PSG forward has been highly linked with a move to the Premier League giants on a free transfer following the official confirmation of Jose Mourinho as the club’s new manager.

Zlatan and Mourinho have had a good relationship since their days at Inter Milan, and various media outlets had hinted at a possible reunion of the two allies at Man United.

However, his agent believes that the deal does not necessarily have to go through. Speaking to Swedish newspaper Expressen, Raiola said:

"Does it have to be United that Zlatan goes to? Will the whole of Sweden not sleep if it does not happen?" 

"We have yet to decide, it'll be a surprise in the end. Everyone talks about United, which is why I don't talk to journalists a lot.

"There are clubs in England and Europe, some outside of Europe, but everyone thinks he must go to Manchester United. It's not true."

Late last week, the 34-year-old living legend refused to answer questions posed by journalists regarding his expected switch to the Premier League. His response was a cheeky smile and a short response, ''Let’s see what will happen.’’

Sky Sports also understands that Zlatan has been contacted by some top Chinese Super League clubs, with one particular unnamed club willing to offer him 53 million pounds over two seasons for his signature.

Back to Raniola, he added:

"We're not in a hurry. I only care about securing something of quality,"

"We'll see what happens, we have a good time ahead of us now.

"The only thing I can guarantee is that he will not quit. But where he will play next season, I can not say anything about.

"Zlatan Ibrahimovic is King and the club that buys him do not have to pay a transfer fee.

"This means that Ibrahimovic, who just finished a record season at PSG, can get an extra high salary. He is in a good bargaining position."