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Incoming Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti makes Zlatan Ibrahimovic January transfer priority
Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with the vacant manager’s job at Everton and wants to bring Zlatan Ibrahimovic with him.
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Carlo Ancelotti has made Zlatan Ibrahimovic his top transfer priority as he prepares to take over the vacant manager’s position at Everton. Ancelotti was sacked by Napoli last week and he will replace former Toffees boss Marco Silva at Goodison Park in the coming days.
The ultra-successful manager appears to be close to finalising a deal with the Merseysiders and is expected to be in the stands during Saturday’s home clash with Arsenal (12.30pm) in what could be caretaker coach Duncan Ferguson’s last match in charge.
According to Tuttosport, Ibrahimovic could follow as the former AC Milan manager has made him his No 1 target ahead of the January transfer window.
The Swedish superstar’s contract with LA Galaxy runs out on New Year’s Eve and he won’t be extending his stay in the United States.
Ancelotti has asked for a “certain number of reinforcements” in his discussions with Everton’s management and the star striker is top of his list.
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This comes as no surprise as the former Real Madrid boss also wanted to sign the 38-year-old at Napoli.
The ex-Chelsea manager may look for some help from the player’s agent Mino Raiola, who has a good relationship with Everton after the deal they reached together for Moise Kean in the summer.
Ibrahimovic worked with the Italian at Paris Saint-Germain and together they won the Ligue 1 in 2013.
And it appears though like the former Inter Milan centre-forward would be keen to reunite with Ancelotti despite recent links with Tottenham, Milan and Manchester United.
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That would mark a sensational return to the Premier League for the towering striker who netted 29 goals in 53 matches for United.
The former Juventus star spent two years at Old Trafford and then joined LA Galaxy in 2018 where he put together some incredible performances for the Los Angeles outfit despite his advanced age.
The ex-Barcelona ace scored a staggering total of 53 goals in 58 matches for the American side.
Another link-up with Ancelotti could pay dividends as the Italian has experienced tremendous success with some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
The 60-year-old won the 2004 Serie A title as well as the Champions League in both 2003 and 2007 with Milan.
He also led Chelsea to the 2010 league and FA Cup double, won the 2014 Champions League with Real Madrid and picked up the 2017 Bundesliga trophy with Bayern Munich.