Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo admits that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is an option for the club - but he only spoken to the family of the player.

Ibrahimovic – who is recovering from a serious knee injury suffered in April – will leave Manchester United after the Premier League giants opted against extending his stay.

Asked about the 35-year-old Swede, Cerezo said: "We have spoken with his family, but not with him.

"A lot of things can happen between now and January. We'll speak with Ibrahimovic in January, but right now we can't sign anyone.

"I don't think he'll come in January."

Former Barca striker Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals in all competitions to help United to EFL Cup and Europa League glory last season.