Everton legend Peter Reid has revealed he twice tried to sign Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as Sunderland manager.

Reid concedes the Swede's asking price proved too rich.

"I liked his physique and I liked his feet," Reid told the Daily Mail.

"I tried. I tried. When he was at Malmo I tried to get him but he went to Ajax. We were at Roker Park, but no chance. I didn't have that clout to attract him.

"When he was at Ajax, we'd moved to the Stadium of Light so I went over, had a meeting. I thought I had a chance, but no. We offered £6 million which was decent dough, but they wanted more. I saw him walk past and he smiled. But no conversation."