Manchester United are in contact with LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
TMW says United could be on the verge of attempting to bring him back from America.
Ibrahimovic grabbed 29 goals in 53 appearances after joining the Red Devils in 2016 and helped them to win the EFL Cup and Europa League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate for striking reinforcements following the summer sales of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan.
Despite a recent upturn in form, his side are currently seventh in the Premier League table and have found the net just 13 times in their 10 top-flight matches.
A move for Juventus' veteran forward Mario Mandzukic has been mooted for several months.