Ibrahimovic keen on Tevez move

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Carlos Tevez would be an ‘extra weapon’ for AC Milan if he completes a switch from Manchester City in January.

Tevez has made no secret of his desire to swap the Etihad Stadium for San Siro, but the two clubs have as yet been unable to reach an agreement, with Milan keen on an initial loan deal while City insist they will only consider a permanent transfer.

Ibrahimovic admits he does not know whether the deal will go through, but says he would welcome the arrival of another top striker in the form of the industrious Argentine.

“For me, Tevez is a great player,” the Swede said. “I don’t know how the situation is and if he’s coming, if he’s not coming.”

“But he’s a great player and if he comes for sure he will do a great job for us. It would be an extra weapon for us.”

“Everybody knows what kind of a player Tevez is. He’s a fantastic player and he will bring extra quality to the team.”

Milan are believed to be in the market for Tevez as a direct result of striker Antonio Cassano’s long-term absence following surgery to repair a heart defect, and Ibrahimovic admits he is missing his old strike partner.

“Carlos Tevez is a great player, but I am still waiting for Cassano,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“The Argentine is a real ace. However, I miss Antonio on the pitch. We play completely different without him and I have to make much more sacrifices.”