As reported by The Daily Mirror, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Manchester United future has been thrown into doubt with the striker stalling on a signing up for another season at the club.

What's the story?

Ibrahimovic signed a one year deal with United last summer, with the option of another if both parties agreed to such a thing. Now though, the Swedish legend is having doubts.

That's according to The Mirror, who say that Ibrahimovic has an ambition to play for a UEFA Champions League side next season before he heads of to lesser teams in MLS or similar.

United are currently 6th in the table, two points behind the necessary 4th place required to quality for Europe's biggest club competition.

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Key man

Ibrahimovic has arguably been Jose Mourinho's key man this season as he looks to build a side capable of competing for serious silverware and be able to sustain a significant title challenge.

Despite being the grand old age of 36, the strikers has banged in an incredible 24 goals in all competitions for the Red Devils so far this term.

Having him sticking around for another year is vital to Mourinho's rebuilding efforts and he must be doing everything in his power to keep the red hot striker at Old Trafford.

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