Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Manchester United career looked over in April, when he sustained a serious knee injury in a 2-1 Europa League win over Anderlecht. However, the 36-year-old signed a short-term contract extension over the summer and has been stepping up his rehabilitation ever since.

 

Reports have suggested Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set to return by the end of the year, particularly after being named in the Red Devils’ Champions League squad.

 

It is said the striker is already back training with the first team, with the Red Devils using the recent international break to get him more involved. He has been running freely and shooting, but has so far been unable to join in with tackling and other physical contact.

 

However, The Sun say training ground staff are hopeful he will get the all-clear for those activities in the next couple of weeks. And that should then pave the way for a stunning return.