Ibrahimovic: has never played in the Premier League

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has urged Louis van Gaal to consider a move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Sweden striker, who is contracted to Paris Saint-Germain until the summer of 2016, has played for the likes of Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan and Barcelona during a successful career, but has never played in the Premier League.

Manchester United manager Van Gaal has been promised a sizeable transfer war chest this summer and has been encouraged to sign some of the best players in world football.

And even though Ibrahimovic will turn 34 later this year, former goalkeeper Schmeichel is convinced he could have a similar impact to Eric Cantona at Old Trafford.

There were rumours that he would come to Manchester United. I then said that Zlatan was built for the club, he was born to play there. Peter Schmeichel

He told L'Equipe: "Last summer, there were rumours that he would come to Manchester United. I then said that Zlatan was built for the club, he was born to play there.

"It's why Cantona was so strong when he was there, not at Leeds or in all other clubs in France? Why? Because it is Manchester United. In Manchester, there was the freedom given to the players, but also responsibilities.

"We do not care who you are or what you love, we look at what you're doing on the pitch and the influence you have in the club. If you do not respect that, you're leaving.

"But you can have any personality. Beckham, Cantona... they could go out and also be at their best. There are hundreds of players who are trying to be a Beckham or Cantona, but do not have the personality, and they fail."