Zlatan Ibrahimović was pictured attending a Parisian meeting with Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger on Sunday ahead of a potentially earth-shattering £50 million transfer.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward arrived 20 minutes after Wenger entered the Shangri-La hotel amid rumours the Swede is about to sign a three-year contract with the Gunners.
It is believed Wenger received permission from PSG to speak with Ibrahimović, who is understood to be keen on playing in England in his 33rd year.
Caught out! Ibrahimović is pictured entering the Shangri-La hotel
The potential signing of Ibrahimović would almost certainly secure Wenger's immediate future at the Emirates Stadium, too, even though his contract expires in the summer.
Wenger had been linked with the France national team coaching role, but he has all but agreed to extend his stay in north London another two years with the pursuit of Ibrahimović
Ibrahimović travelled to London for an Arsenal trial when he was a teenager in 2000, but a transfer never materialised.
Wenger left for Paris after Arsenal's draw with Manchester City on Saturday
The 32-year-old is destined to bow out at PSG win a second consecutive Ligue 1 title, having won six Scudetti in Italy, two Eredivisie titles with Ajax and a Primera Liga winner's medal at Barcelona.
Often criticised by the English media, Ibrahimović's popularity in the UK could not be higher after his dazzling four-goal display against England in an international friendly last season.
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Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(01 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Andres Guardado of of Bayer Leverkusen looks on as Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(02 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Andres Guardado of of Bayer Leverkusen looks on as Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) celebrates after scoring third goal with teammates during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) celebrates after scoring third goal with Paris Saint-Germain's Italian midfielder Marco Verratti during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) celebrates after scoring third goal with Paris Saint-Germain's Italian midfielder Marco Verratti during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG in action during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates with Marco Verratti of PSG after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(09 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates with Marco Verratti of PSG after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(10 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates with team mates after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(11 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates with Marco Verratti of PSG after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (hidden) celebrates scoring with his teammate during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic controls the ball during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2nd L) celebrates scoring with his teammate during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) celebrates scoring with his teammate during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) celebrates scoring the 0-3 goal with his teammates during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (hidden) celebrates scoring with his teammate during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic controls the ball during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(19 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates scoring their second goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(20 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates with team mates after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) and Leverkusen's Bosnian defender Emir Spahic vie for the ball during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(22 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG congratulates team mates during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16(23 of26)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates with team mates after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG celebrates after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring third goal during the first-leg round of 16 UEFA Champions League football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN (Photo credit should read SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of PSG scores their third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain FC at BayArena on February 18, 2014 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)