AC Milan boss Rino Gattuso has wished former teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic a happy birthday - though stopped short of confirming plans to sign the Swede.

The LA Galaxy striker is being linked with a January loan return to the Rossonero.

Gattuso stated: "These are questions you have to ask (Paolo) Maldini, Leonardo or (Paolo) Scaroni (AC Milan executives).

"I'm only talking about Milan players.

"All I know is that today is his birthday! I wish him a happy birthday, wish him the best and I hope he is well."