Milan technical director Leonardo said at the weekend that although the club would not be looking to bring back Ibrahimovic they were in the hunt for a forward and a midfielder.
Rashford, who has started just half of United's Premier League games this season, has emerged as a candidate although Sampdoria's Fabio Quagliarella, out of contract in the summer, is considered Milan's No. 1 choice.
OTHER NEWS
21.15 GMT: And that flurry of MLS news will do it for another live round of Transfer Talk, but we'll be back shortly with the latest rumours and updates from Football Whispers.
20.45 GMT: As referenced earlier in the day, a "year of changes" is expected at Bayern Munich. So besides Franck Ribery leaving, who else might depart from the defending Bundesliga champions? FC TV's Steve Nicol weighs in. WATCH.
19.40 GMT: And even more MLS news, as the league's newest team FC Cincinnati took part in the expansion draft on Tuesday. The team, which begins play in the 2019 season, selected D.C. United's Darren Mattocks, FC Dallas' Roland Lamah and Kei Kamara, who will be traded to the Colorado Rapids in exchange for an international roster spot.
Cincinnati also made a trade on Tuesday, acquiring Greg Garza from Atlanta United for targeted and general allocation money.
18.45 GMT: More MLS news, as the Columbus Crew confirmed the anticipated sale of goalkeeper Zack Steffen to Manchester City. The U.S. international will officially become a City player on July 9, 2019, when MLS' summer window opens. The Crew confirmed the undisclosed fee will be a new record paid to MLS for a goalkeeper.
17.20 GMT: LA Galaxy are set to re-sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a new deal that will make him a Designated Player after speculation that he could return to AC Milan, one of his former clubs, sources have told ESPN FC.
16.45 GMT: Forward Jean-Kevin Augustin, who plays for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, is a January target for Everton, according to reports in Germany.
16.00 GMT: Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure will leave Greek club Olympiakos after making only two league appearances for them this season.
15.15 GMT: Napoli forward Dries Mertens has indicated that he could think about teaming up with his former manager Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea, telling reporters: "I love it here but maybe in one year, I'm free [from my contract], so maybe -- you never know -- maybe Sarri is going to call me. We will see."
14.30 GMT: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has addressed his reported interest in Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez, saying: "If I believe what I see, Manchester City had interest in 125 players so it's just one more. He's fantastic but we are not interested in him -- he'll stay at Atletico for a long time, but he's an exceptional player."
14.00 GMT: How many signings will Leicester make in the new window? None, says the Leicester Mercury, which reports that boss Claude Puel "is happy with the squad he has and is not looking to strengthen" and is also determined to see off any bids for key members of his team.
13.45 GMT: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would like to add another playmaker to his squad and has his eye on Brighton's Pascal Gross, the Mirror reports. It says Klopp "is considering a £15 million move for Gross in January" having admired the ex-Ingolstadt player during his time in charge of Borussia Dortmund.
13.00 GMT: Brazil legend Ronaldo has confirmed a pre-agreement with Independiente Del Valle for Stiven Plaza to become his first signing since taking over at Valladolid, Marca reports.
12.15 GMT: Barcelona could make a move for Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany if he opts to leave the Etihad Stadium in the summer, according to the Sun.
It reports that, with Kompany out of contract in July and "only initial talks over an extension at this stage," Barca are "interested in bringing him to the Nou Camp to add some added experience and steel to their back four."
11.30 GMT: Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic indicated on Tuesday.
"The president [Uli Hoeness] talked about it [the possibility of Ribery leaving], and I think it will be like that. It's a year of changes," Salihamidzic told reporters.
11.00 GMT: Arsenal are considering a January move for Real Valladolid defender Fernando Calero, according to reports in Spain. The Gunners will be without Rob Holding for the rest of the season because of a knee injury.
10.15 GMT: Galatasaray have had an offer to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi on loan turned down because the Premier League club want him to stay nearer England, a source has told ESPN FC.
Belgium international Origi, who scored a late winner in the Merseyside derby against Everton earlier this month, is likely to leave on loan after struggling for first-team opportunities.
09.45 GMT: River Plate playmaker Juan Fernando Quintero is reportedly considering a return to Europe in January. Quintero is on a season-long loan at River from Porto but does not want to return to the Portuguese club, Marca Colombia reports.
09.00 GMT: Chelsea's Eden Hazard has again spoken of his admiration for Real Madrid, telling RMC Sport he has "always liked Real Madrid as a club, with or without [Zinedine] Zidane," and adding: "At the end of this year I have one year left on my Chelsea contract. We will see, it'll be up to me to make the decision."
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