The upcoming transfer windows most coveted free agent Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, is being trailed by Arsenal, who are planning to break their current wage structure to land the Swedish international.
In form striker Ibrahimovic has averaged a goal every other game at all six of his former clubs, and is keen for one last challenge at an elite level.
Ibrahimovic has been linked to a host of Premier League clubs over the years, most recently Manchester United. However with the emergence of teenage striker Marcus Rashford, United have cooled off their interest leaving Arsenal in pole position for the players signature.
Manager Arsene Wenger had his reservations over the players wage demands, but it now willing to sanction a deal after his current forwards form trailed off towards the end of the season.
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