The summer months bring hope and expectation for fans of every Premier League side. New signings can be judged on highlight packages rather than the little errors that creep in over a season. As Christmas nears, that initial optimism fades and it becomes easier to understand who is not the player that was promised - and who is far better than was ever hoped for. Sportsmail has analysed the Premier League big six's summer signings and decided whether they are a hit, a miss, or if the jury's still out. ...read
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic talk baffles Sweden boss as he insists focus should be on squad and not Manchester United star
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic warned by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho to avoid 'crazy things' to speed up his recovery from injury
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has warned Zlatan Ibrahimovic not to rush his comeback as he bids to make a return to action. He has been working hard in the gym to aid his recovery.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives injury update as he visits Volvo headquarters: 'When I come back, the world will know'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has added to the excitement surrounding his return to the Premier League with the Swede announcing, 'when I come back, the world will know.'
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic tells Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: 'I'm coming', as striker steps up recovery
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals he will wear No 10 shirt for Manchester United ahead of his Old Trafford return
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Former Red Devils forward Louis Saha has backed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to give Manchester United a crucial lift when he returns from injury during the festive period.
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Jose Mourinho confirms Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be named in his Champions League squad despite the Manchester United boss admitting he 'won't be ready for the group stage'
Jose Mourinho will name Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Manchester United’s squad for the Champions League on the off-chance the striker makes a miraculous injury recovery.
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They could become one of the Premier League’s most fearsome strike forces. Or Jose Mourinho could have just created an almighty clash between two heavyweight forwards.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to seal stunning Manchester United return... how will Jose Mourinho shuffle his star-studded attack once the Swedish striker signs?
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Manchester United bringing back Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a surprise to nobody at Old Trafford, the long hours and dedication of the Swedish star make his comeback a no brainer
MIKE KEEGAN: It's football's worst kept secret - Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on his way back to Manchester United. For those at Old Trafford, the dedication of the striker means this is no surprise.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic puts taekwondo black belt into practice and proves his knee is fighting fit as he prepares to re-sign for Manchester United after injury
It was feared Ibrahimovic would never play again after suffering a serious knee injury in United's Europa League win over Anderlecht in April. But the 35-year-old has clearly recovered.
Manchester United to offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic new contract despite centre forward's injury troubles
Ibrahimovic, 35, is out until the new year at least with a serious knee ligament injury which he suffered during United's Europa League quarter-final tie with Belgian side Anderlecht last April.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks fighting fit as he leaps from a yacht in Cannes ahead of potential Manchester United return
Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks to have recovered from his knee ligament damage after he was seen leaping from a luxury yacht on the French Riviera this week.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shortlisted for UEFA Player of the Year as Gianluigi Buffon becomes second ever goalkeeper to make final three
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Manchester United in talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic as Jose Mourinho reveals club are considering re-signing striker
The United manager believes Swedish superstar Ibrahimovic still has unfinished business in the Premier League despite the serious knee injury that cut short his first season in England.
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Arsenal ace Alexandre Lacazette can replicate Zlatan Ibrahimovic and score goals in the Premier League, says manager Arsene Wenger
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has 'no time to rest' as he shares videos of gruelling work-out in rehabilitation from knee injury
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has shared an update on his recovery from a cruciate knee ligament injury with his followers on Instagram.
Manchester United open talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic over new contract with striker keen to re-sign
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who turns 36 in October, is still some months off being fit to play but early signs are promising and United have expressed interest in re-signing him when he is ready.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants Manchester United return as injured striker tells Jose Mourinho he is keen to re-sign
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has nailed his colours to the Manchester United mast by telling Jose Mourinho he wants to sign a new deal at Old Trafford once he returns from his knee injury.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic unveils new 'Zlatan Legends' mobile game with a dramatic advert featuring an animation of the former Manchester United striker
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be without a club currently but judging from his latest business venture that hasn't dented his confidence. Ibrahimovic has released a game entitled 'Zlatan Legends'.
Leonardo Bonucci's transfer from Juventus started out as a joke, reveals AC Milan director: 'It wasn't planned... but we had to grab the opportunity'
Milan prised the £35million defender from the Italian champions during a summer spending spree which has seen them recruit a staggering 10 players so far this window.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic lets his hair down on a boat and conquers the water as he continues recovery from a knee injury: 'I'm taking over the zea'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been letting his hair down, literally, as the Swede continues his battle to return to fitness after a serious knee injury ended his time at Manchester United.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes on a freestyler but he's a bit rusty at keepy-ups after recovering from knee injury
After suffering a serious knee injury which ended his Manchester United career towards the end of last season, most thought it would be many months before Ibrahimovic was seen kicking a ball again.
AC Milan enter race to re-sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic as club look to fight off competition from Manchester United
Serie A big-spenders AC Milan will challenge Manchester United for the signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic once the player recovers from his knee injury, according to reports in Italy on Monday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the money again as Swedish striker is immortalised on 1,000 kroner note
It is barely overstating the matter to say Ibrahimovic has attained living legend status in Sweden - he is the country's top scorer and is being immortalised in a statue outside the national stadium.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic compares himself to King Kong as former Manchester United striker shows off his muscles
He has been out of action since April when he suffered a serious knee injury in Manchester United 's 2-1 win over Anderlecht, but star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still the 'King'.
Jose Mourinho drops strong hint over Manchester United future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he indicates Swedish striker could sign new Red Devils deal
JACK GAUGHAN IN WASHINGTON DC: Jose Mourinho has offered the clearest indication yet that injured striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will sign a new contract at Manchester United.
Manchester United ace Paul Pogba admits Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still having influence over the team
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may not be a Manchester United player anymore but Paul Pogba says the injured striker is still having a big impact at the club despite suffering a serious knee injury.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho warns he is not prepared to pay over the odds for transfer targets
Jose Mourinho has warned that Manchester United will not pay over the odds for new players and is prepared to sacrifice one of his transfer targets this summer.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims 'power is nothing without control' as he ramps up his road to recovery amid calls for him to extend Manchester United stay
The Swede suffered a season-ending blow back in April after landing awkwardly during Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final tie against Anderlecht.
Manchester United starlet Marcus Rashford confident of dealing with increased pressure: 'It is not the be all and end all if I'm not scoring goals'
CHRIS WHEELER IN HOUSTON: Rashford, 19, has enjoyed a meteoric rise at Old Trafford since bursting on the scene 17 months ago, and has quickly become a senior England international.
Manchester United man Daley Blind admits the 'derby' in Houston will be no friendly while backing a return for Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'He makes everything better'
Daley Blind believes Manchester United's upcoming pre-season clash with bitter rivals Manchester City will be much more than just an exhibition match to gain fitness.
Jose Mourinho has bought Romelu Lukaku to be his powerful penalty-box poacher… and here's why Manchester United supporters can expect to see more crosses than ever next season
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be offered a new deal at Manchester United, says Jose Mourinho: 'It's possible, it's open'
CHRIS WHEELER IN LOS ANGELES: Jose Mourinho has left the door open for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to make a dramatic return to Manchester United, saying 'it's possible' the striker could be back this season.
Anthony Martial can become a star for Manchester United now he is free from the 'intimidating' presence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, insists Mikael Silvestre
Anthony Martial can come good again at Manchester United now he is free of the ‘intimidating’ presence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, claims Mikael Silvestre. Martial's form dipped in the 2016-17 season.
Los Angeles Galaxy remain coy on star signing after Zlatan Ibrahimovic promises 'huge' announcement on his future
The Los Angeles Galaxy are on the lookout for a 'world-class' signing, but head coach Curt Onalfo would not confirm whether Zlatan Ibrahimovic was in their crosshairs.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic promises 'huge' imminent announcement on his future as former Manchester United striker is snapped with agent Mino Raiola
Zlatan Ibrahimovic promised 'a very big announcement' on his future after being photographed leaving a restaurant in Manchester with agent Mino Raiola.
Naby Keita attempts to force through Liverpool transfer while LA Galaxy reignite Zlatan Ibrahimovic interest
THE TRANSFER COLUMN: Liverpool target Naby Keita is to hold further talks with his club Red Bull Leipzig this week after they reiterated their desire to keep him this summer.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic visits Manchester United training ground as he continues rehabilitation on serious knee injury
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have left Manchester United in official terms on July 1, but the Swedish striker is still hanging around their Carrington training ground on a daily basis.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic expresses his pride as he gives fans a glimpse of new 'symbol of Sweden' statue
Former Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken to social media to give his fans a sneak preview at the latest statue that is being created in his honour.
Manchester United's striker shake-up with Alvaro Morata the top target as Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial face anxious wait
Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United side were over-reliant on Zlatan Ibrahimovic and scored more than 30 fewer goals than the top two clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is back playing football as Manchester United star enjoys a kickabout with old PSG team-mates on holiday in Ibiza
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken a step closer to returning to the football pitch as he enjoyed a kickabout with former PSG team-mates while on holiday in Ibiza on Monday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Los Angeles? Swede's sportswear company A-Z hint at move from Manchester to MLS
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's clothing company A-Z Sportswear have dropped the biggest hint yet that the Swede could be heading to MLS when he is back fit after a cruciate ligament injury.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic would already be at AC Milan if Adriano Galliani was still the chief executive, says Mino Raiola as he rules out Napoli move
Galliano moved on from Milan when they were taken over by the Sino-Europe Sports investment group - and that handover of power may well have had a big influence on Ibrahimovic's future.
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Victor Lindelof on desire to win titles, fighting for his place and playing in the Champions League... read Manchester United signing's first interview in full
Manchester United have secured their first summer signing in the form of £30.7million centre back Victor Lindelof. Here, the Sweden international gives his first interview as a United player...
Sweden fans turn their back on potential return of all-time leading scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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- 'It was like a victory!' Massa bids emotional farewell to Brazilian F1 fans after Grand Prix Driver raced for the final time at home track before his retirement
- Qatar U19 keeper sent off during penalty shootout... before captain steps in to make match-winning save Weird and wonderful scenes against Iraq
- Federer battles to victory against Sock at the ATP Finals as Nadal gets world No 1 trophy Swiss on song as rival is given his prize for finishing year on top
- Alli Pally: Manchester City's Mendy bumps into Tottenham star Alli in Harrods on capital trip France international still recovering from serious knee injury
- Fury puts Joshua feud on hold as he attends intimate Lionel Richie gig with wife Paris Pair attended friends' wedding anniversary celebrations in London
- Benn makes light work of Sanudo as British fighter makes name for himself on American debut in New York Body shot in second round does the damage
- Come to Manchester United, we are an adult Disneyworld! Klopp's journey to Anfield involved snubbing Old Trafford in 2014 before Moyes was sacked
- Game, set and match! Spain joined by Wimbledon champ Muguruza after thrashing Costa Rica Spain beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly in Malaga
- Joshua and Terry spotted on the same beach in Dubai as they enjoy break from sport Aston Villa captain was on crutches as he chats away with AJ's pals
- Murray steps up return to action as Scot practices at O2 Arena and chats with Nadal The 30-year-old hasn't played competitively since Wimbledon
- Griez us a hug! France star Griezmann warmly embraces injured Manchester United star Pogba after France's win over Wales Old friends reunited
- Neymar breaks down in tears and walks out of Brazil press conference Reports of tension between Neymar and PSG boss Emery
- European Tour stars Poulter, Harrington, Kaymer, and Westwood hilariously prank fans by giving terrible lessons Stars hand out awful tips to unsuspecting golfers
- Pogba shows off latest new quirky haircut as Manchester United star's barber says: 'New levels... new devils' Another fresh trim for the midfield maestro
- All for a good cause... Everton boss Unsworth takes part in annual Goodison Park charity He helped tackle the issue of homelessness in Liverpool
- McGregor vs official! UFC star aims punch during Bellator 187 in Dublin... and he was meant to be spectacting The two-time UFC star lost his cool
- It's an easy Mes-take to make... Messi apologises for mistaking fellow Argentine player Driussi for a fan He got his wires crossed prior to facing Russia
- Drinkwater trains with Chelsea after snubbing England call-up... and is joined on pitch by out-of-favour Luiz Danny Drinkwater was back at Cobham HQ
- England hard man Tuilagi takes can't beat Dele Alli at punching power machine (even with Chris Ashton's face on the punch bag!) Ouch!
- LIfe's a beach for Joshua as he enjoys a game of volleyball in Dubai and forgets about feud with Fury World heavyweight champion having fun
- Ronaldo welcomes his son to Real Madrid training as a 'special guest'... before scoring outrageous goal using only his shoulder Show-off
- Manchester City star Walker meets Prince Naseem... but former world champion looks far from fighting fit! Kyle Walker was 'honoured' with meeting
- The godfather of F1: Hamilton scales peaks of Peru with baby godson in tow Lewis Hamilton took kid up Huayna Picchu with friends in South America
- Ronaldo's son is 'almost as muscly' his famous father as pair pose in jeans to launch new kids' fashion range CR7 Junior launched... and fans were impressed
- Del Piero poses with Messi, Aguero and Dybala as he visits Argentina squad at Moscow training base Former Juve star still has famous admirers
- Guess who's back... Barcelona's £96m forward Dembele steps up recovery from hamstring injury He's hoping to be fit for El Clasico vs Real Madrid
- Federer and Nadal suit up for the ATP Finals launch at the Tower of London ahead of tournament start They were at there ahead of the season finale
- The greatest football selfie ever? Kaka, Alonso, Zidane and Del Piero pose for photo The quartet were in Moscow during the international break
- Adidas bring back the iconic Telstar design as they unveil official match ball for the 2018 World Cup in Russia Telstar celebrates its 48th birthday next summer
- Fury hits back at Joshua's 'fat f***' jibe by labelling star a 'bum' and claiming: 'I could punch your face right in even at 25st!' More trash talk
- Bouchard works on her tan lines as she takes 'dramatic' fall while wakeboarding It's not just tennis that Eugenie Bouchard has struggled with recently
- No Ball: England hit by another injury scare in Ashes build-up as bowler Jake suffers ankle sprain in warm-up Seamer was left in pain as he collapsed
- Lampard urges patience over Conte as he backs Chelsea boss to rediscover title-winning formula Chelsea icon called for boss to be given time
- Good Colly! Forty-one-year-old Collingwood rolls back the years with fielding stint after latest England injury Former gun fielder showed his skills again
- St-Pierre pays ultimate tribute to coach by handing him his UFC championship belt Dedicated world title triumph over Michael Bisping to his mentor
- Wilshere and his wife enjoy night out at 1989 film premiere as they join ex-Arsenal stars on the red carpet Stars including Lee Dixon were in town for the film
- Departing Chelsea chief Emenalo watches Ladies team cruise towards Champions League quarter-finals Exit-bound supremo watches Kirby and Co