Man Utd Transfer News: Zlatan Ibrahimovic could play up front with Romelu Lukaku - Goater

MANCHESTER UNITED could field both Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their starting XI this season, according to pundit Shaun Goater.

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Lukaku replaced Ibrahimovic at Manchester United after the Swede left the club following the expiry of his contract in July.

However, the 35-year-old is set to sign a new, short-term deal with the Red Devils having recovered quicker than expected from a serious knee injury.

Goater expects Ibrahimovic to start off as backup to the £75million summer signing from Everton.

But reckons Lukaku will complement Ibrahimovic’s style of play and can see them both starting up top under Jose Mourinho.

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Man Utd transfer news: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku can play together, says Goater

Romelu Lukaku possesses the pace you require when you play with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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“He’s an exciting player, even when he isn’t playing, some of his one-line statements,” former Manchester City striker Goater said on Sky Sports.

“I think it’s a shrewd signing, because initially I was thinking if Lukaku was injured, what will be the physical presence Manchester United have? 

“Having Zlatan will be a really good option for them and he delivers.

"He’s a quality player and he delivers.

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“I think he will be more as a backup and I think there will be games they could play together. 

“At the end of the day they’re quality players, Lukaku possesses the pace you require when you play with Zlatan.”

United have won their first two games of the season without Ibrahimovic, both 4-0 against West Ham and Swansea.

They can make it three in a row against Craig Shakespeare's Leicester at Old Trafford this Saturday (5.30pm).

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