Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho should sign this striker because he’s like Eric Cantona - Ince

PAUL INCE believes Manchester United have got exactly the right man in Jose Mourinho - and they should convince Zlatan Ibrahimovic to join him.

Posted Sunday, June 12, 2016 by Express.co.uk

Express Sport understands Mourinho wants to make Ibrahimovic his second signing at Old Trafford after sealing a ￡30million deal for centre-back Eric Bailly.

And Ince believes having the Swede in their ranks could see them return to the heights he reached with United when they had a similarly enigmatic forward leading the line.

"Eric Cantona was a lot younger when he arrived at Old Trafford but Zlatan can still do it at 34," Ince told the Manchester Evening News.

"He's got the stature like Cantona, the flicks and tricks.

"He'll puff out his chest and take the whole stage on board like Eric did if he signs.

"I don't want it to become about him though.

"You don't want team-mates to be over-awed."

And Ince also believes that United have regained their swagger in giving Mourinho the top job.

"When you looked down our line up as we marched out and there were figures and characters like Cantona, Roy Keane, Bryan Robson and Peter Schmeichel - you had players who made up a man's team. A team of winners," Ince added.

"Then you had Fergie walking down the touchline as well.

"I think we beat a lot of teams before we even kicked off.

"There was a winning mentality and an aura that frightened opponents.

"That aura has gone in recent seasons.

"Teams could easily take three points at Old Trafford.

"Nobody was scared when United went to their grounds any more.

"There won't be another Sir Alex again but Jose is the nearest you'll get.

"There is nobody better than him.

"He's what United have needed."