Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has made an approach to Mino Raiola about Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Shocked by Real's sudden slide, Florentino has assured coach Zinedine Zidane a new striker will be signed in January.
An experienced centre-forward in the guise of Ibrahimovic would suit Real, particularly as the Swede would be available for the Champions League.
Ibrahimovic penned a one-year contract with Manchester United in September, but isn't expected to see action until Christmas.
Florentino has made contact with agent Raiola about the prospect of bringing Ibrahimovic to Spain - with the carrot of a realistic chance of winning a first Champions League title.
The enquiry has been lodged, with Raiola now discussing matters with Ibrahimovic.
Source: tribalfootball.com