Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the pick of the crop when Sky Sports pundits were asked to named their Premier League signing of the season.

The veteran Swedish striker joined Manchester United from PSG on a free transfer in the summer and has delivered in spades for the Red Devils.

Ibrahimovic has scored 28 goals in all competitions which has prompted Graeme Souness, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville to name his as the best signing in the English top flight for 2016/17.

Liverpool winger Sadio Mane, signed from Southampton for £34million, was named by two pundits - Thierry Henry and Alan Smith - while Niall Quinn selected Chelsea returnee David Luiz, signed from PSG for £34m, as his best signing.

Souness said of Zlatan: "I'd make him my player of the season simply because he is 35 years old and has single-handedly kept them in lots of competitions.

"I love his attitude because he gives a calming effect to the lesser lights - 'Do not worry, Zlatan's here'."

Carragher said: "There were always questions surrounding Ibrahimovic because he never quite did it against English teams in Europe.

"But he's now done it at 35, keeping United in contention for the top four, with a trophy already in the bag, and he may win another in the Europa League."

While Neville added: "Ultimately he's been the best signing. He's given the players and the club a lot more confidence."