David Beckham has revealed that he wants Zlatan Ibrahimovic to join his MLS franchise.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and LA Galaxy midfielder has finally found a venue for his Miami team and is now setting his sights on building a competitive squad.

Beckham's franchise is looking to kick off in 2018 and the owner admits he would love to bring his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Ibrahimovic to Florida if the Swedish star is still playing professionally.

"We have received permission to build an arena and it will take three years... maybe two, at best," Beckham told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet.

"If Ibrahimovic is still active, then I want to buy him right away. He is a physically magnificent specimen, so it's entirely possible.

"Who does not want a man who is prepared to kill to win?"

Beckham added: "I've played with or against the very best in the world. I want to say that I have never met anyone who was so serious during both practice and games.

'When I came to Paris I knew that he was an incomparable talent as a player, but he'd be so tough and merciless on himself at all times, I had no idea.

"He is a born winner. He is a beast with huge self confidence, and I'm one of his biggest admirers."