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Manchester United transfer boost as Silvio Berlusconi rules out mega swoop
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC will not join AC Milan this summer, claims club president Silvio Berlusconi, in a major boost for Manchester United's transfer plans.
Silvio Berlusconi (right) says Milan cannot afford Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic, 34, is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.
Italian media claim Milan are one of a number of club seeking his signature, with United one of the favourites to complete a deal.
The Red Devils are said to be keen on agreeing a big-money contract fro the Sweden international in the knowledge he will not cost a penny in transfer fees.
"For Totti because you don’t buy icons, for Ibrahimovic because he will receive some offers that are impossible to equal from China or the UAE.
“I hope Totti can find an agreement with the club to stay on as a director.
"Roma play good football, even the recent introduction of (Stephan) El Shaarawy has given imagination to their attack.
“In Europe Roma disappointed and the Italian clubs didn’t manage to impose themselves, the other teams have financial support we can’t compete with.”