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Manchester United transfer rumours: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andreas Pereira, Ezequiel Garay

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fighting to be fit after his injury in April

We round up the latest Manchester United transfers rumours from around the British and European press on Wednesday, August 23.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to Manchester United this month, according to The Sun.

The Premier League pacesetters have been in formidable form so far this season, winning their opening two games 4-0.

But Jose Mourinho is set to receive a timely boost to his ranks with Ibrahimovic, whose rehabilitation from a cruciate knee ligament injury is almost complete, having been persuaded to stay at Old Trafford for another year.

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Valencia are closing in on the signing of Manchester United winger Andreas Pereira, reports Marca.

The La Liga club are in advanced talks over signing the 21-year-old as they look to strengthen their squad before the close of the transfer window.

Denis Suárez (L) of Barcelona and Andreas Pereira of Manchester United vie for the ball

Pereira is expected to replace Joao Cancelo at the Mestalla. However, the move depends on United boss Jose Mourinho, who was not keen on loaning out the youngster at first.

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Manchester United have emerged alongside Premier League rivals Tottenham as a possible destination for in-demand Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay.

Lionel Messi (L) vies with Ezequiel Garay (R) during the Spanish league football match between Barcelona and Valencia

The Sun report scouts from United, Spurs, Juventus and Benfica were in attendance at Valencia's La Liga opener against Las Palmas to watch the Argentina international.

A goal from Simone Zaza won the game for Los Che but Garay's formidable defensive display, which earned another clean sheet, will have left the scouts going back with positive reports.

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