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Zlatan Ibrahimovic was "born to" play for Manchester United, Peter Schmeichel has claimed.

The Paris Saint-Germain striker has won 11 league titles over the course of a career that has seen him play for seven clubs in five different countries.

But he has never plied his trade in the Premier League, despite being regularly linked with a move to England.

It has recently been suggested that the Swede is ready to leave Paris after he publicly complained about the standard of refereeing in Ligue 1.

And former Reds goalkeeper Schmeichel believes United should do all they can to bring the talismanic striker to Old Trafford if he is available.

He told L'Equipe: "What he does with PSG is incredible. He gives so much credibility and visibility to PSG. This is someone who takes his responsibilities.

"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, 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."