'Corriere della Sera': Deal agreed between AC Milan and Ibrahimovic

As is usually the case in January, teams are reluctant to take expensive gambles and are instead plotting their business based on known quantities and the ability to make an instant impact.

When it comes to known quantities and experience, there are few better options for a club like AC Milan than Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who whilst he may be starting to wind down his career at the age of 37, is still more than capable of having an impact on a game.

Milan currently sit fifth in Serie A as they look to secure a long-awaited return to the Champions League, but they know that a couple of quality additions at the turn of the year could be needed in order to make that dream a reality, with Ibrahimovic pencilled in as one major target.

Ibrahimovic previously spent 18 months with the 'Rossoneri' between 2011 and 2012 and is thought to be open to the move, though his initial request for an 18-month contract was knocked back, according to the aforementioned source.

The report goes on to claim that the two parties have come to an agreement on a deal that will run through until the end of the season and see the Swede pocket €2.8m net per month for the duration of his stay, a tally far superior to the €1.2m he is currently earning in the MLS with LA Galaxy.

Many had doubted Ibra's ability to come back from a serious knee injury suffered towards the end of his time with Manchester United, but his 22 goals in 27 games since his switch stateside have made him the darling of the MLS and convinced Milan that there is indeed life in the old dog yet.