Ibrahimovic worked with Mourinho at Inter Milan for a year in 2008-09 and was Serie A leading scorer that season

Manchester United believe the arrivals of José Mourinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic would help attract yet more star names to Old Trafford.

Mourinho is expected to sign a three-year contract to become United’s new manager tomorrow, arriving at Old Trafford with one of the best CVs in world football having won 23 trophies in his 15-year career.

The two-time Champions League winner is expected to make Ibrahimovic, the Sweden forward, his first signing. Ibrahimovic is considering several proposals - including one from China - following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, but it is understood that United, who are ready to offer him a one-year contract with the option of a further year, are his preferred choice.

Like Mourinho, Ibrahimovic has enjoyed a glittering career. The striker