Clayton believes Zlat can save Ole

GET Zlatan! That is the message from ex-Manchester United star Clayton Blackmore, as his old club look to kickstart their worst start to a top-flight campaign in 30 years.

Swede Ibrahimovic left the club last March to join MLS side LA Galaxy.

But the striker, 37, has said he would be open to an Old Trafford return when his current deal expires next month.

For a United side struggling to score goals and looking massively short of creativity, his return could energise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.

Blackmore believes Zlatan is also the man United desperately need to help Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood continue to improve.

“We’re lacking a target man and the only thing that is going to save us this season is Ibrahimovic,” said Blackmore. “He has thrown his name in the hat and he’s probably the best targetman you can have.

“He’s still scoring goals too. We have got rid of so many good strikers – Wayne Rooney went, Robin van Persie went, loads of them.

“These players have gone but they have replaced. Bringingnot

been Ibrahimovic in is a no-brainer.

“He doesn’t run but he doesn’t need to because he is that good.

“There are not many players who can jog around the pitch and control the game but when he was here before we won trophies with him, when he was fit.

“We should get him in January, or whenever we can because he can lead the line.

“Getting Robert Lewandowski would be perfect too. That’s obviously a big ask but he’s also the kind of player the club needs.

“Yes, he’s a bit older but he’s the kind of player that can help the kids come through.”