Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set for a sensational move back to one of his former clubs. American sources had tipped Zlatan to rejoin Manchester United last month - but that was only on a short-term loan from LA Galaxy. Now Italian sources report that AC Milan is a more likely destination for the irrepressible Swede - and on a permanent deal. Tuttosport say Milan want him on a six-month deal to help their push towards the Champions League places. They currently sit in fifth place - three points behind Lazio in that elusive fourth spot. However Ibrahimovic is said to be happy with his MLS move, where he is undoubtedly the star attraction, and would only consider the switch if there was a 18-month deal on the table. Milan are ready to offer him €1.5m per season - with sponsors making up any shortfall in his wages. The 37-year-old was said to have loved his time in Milan and could be brought in to help exciting 20-year-old talent Patrick Cutrone. Zlatan was nominated for the MLS MVP award together with Wayne Rooney. But LA Galaxy missed out on the play-offs. Last month ESPN reported that Jose Mourinho wants to bring the LA Galaxy forward back to Manchester on loan for the remainder of the season. MLS players are well know for joining Premier League clubs after their season finishes, with Landon Donovan often linking up with Everton . Theirry Henry also rejoined Arsenal on loan from New York Red Bulls. Ibrahimovic sees similarities between himself and the Portuguese, and remembers precisely when he knew that he would give “200 per cent” for a man he believes is a master-manipulator. Zlatan recently told BetHard : “Why is Mourinho so special? First of all because he’s a winner - he has this winner mentality. "He does everything to win. "He knows the game. He reads the game well. He manipulates, not the game, but the minds of his own players. "I remember when he came first time in Inter, he made everybody give 200 per cent - but not for the team, not for the club, for him."
Italy's AC Milan is hoping to tempt former player Zlatan Ibrahimovic into signing a six-month contract at €1.5m ($1.7m) per season. Reports, however, suggest the LA Galaxy star will only consider the move for an 18-month deal.