Rumour Has It: Ibrahimovic set for Milan extension, Dybala to renew at Juventus
After starring to begin the season, Zlatan Ibrahimovic could renew his deal at Milan.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be ready to extend his contract at Milan after a fine start to the season.
Ibrahimovic returned to the Serie A club in January, extending his deal in August through until the end of the 2020-21 season.
However, the veteran striker could be set to remain at the club for longer, per speculation in Italy.
TOP STORY – IBRAHIMOVIC COULD RENEW AT MILAN UNTIL 2022
Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola is already studying a plan to extend the striker's deal at Milan until 2022, according to Corriere della Sera.
The 39-year-old has scored four goals in two Serie A games for league leaders Milan this season, including a brace in the derby win over rivals Inter at the weekend.
Ibrahimovic netted 10 goals and provided five assists in 18 league appearances in 2019-20.
ROUND-UP
- Unhappy about being left on the bench against Crotone, Paulo Dybala's future at Juventus is again a subject of interest. However, Tuttosport reports the aim is still for the playmaker – who is contracted until 2022 – to renew his deal before January.
- Barcelona could be set for good news. Goal reports Barcelona are working on new deals for Frenkie de Jong and Clement Lenglet after agreeing to a contract with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Meanwhile, AS says Gerard Pique is ready to accept a pay cut.
- Phil Jones is yet to play for Manchester United this season and could leave in January. The Sun reports United could demand £20million for the defender, who is contracted until 2023.
- Maurizio Sarri could be set for a return to coaching. CalcioMercato reports the former Juventus and Chelsea boss is a target for Fiorentina amid pressure on Giuseppe Iachini after the club collected just four points from their opening four Serie A games of the season.
- Out of contract at Marseille at season's end, Florian Thauvin could be set for a move. Le 10 Sport says Milan are interested in the forward.
- With Virgil van Dijk out due to a serious knee injury, Liverpool could be looking for a defender in January. Football Insider says Brighton and Hove Albion defender Ben White remains on the Premier League champions' radar.
