The Vice-President is a fan of Ibra and confirmed that a deal had been struck when the forward left Juventus in 2006, but that he veered off to rivals Inter at the last minute.

After an unsuccessful first season at Barcelona, the Swede is reportedly for sale and would revitalise the ageing Rossoneri.

“President Silvio Berlusconi is aiming high, absolutely. If we are to sign anyone, then it will be a world class player. We’re ready to invest in a big name.

“However, Ibrahimovic’s wage demands make it impossible for him to come to any Italian club. Don’t forget Real Madrid and Barcelona make twice as much income as Serie A sides.”

Ibrahimovic would be the ideal replacement for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who is a target for Benfica and Wolfsburg.

“Huntelaar will remain at Milan. There are a few offers, but he wants to stay and Milan want to keep him. I am 99.999 per cent sure he will be here next season.”

Galliani also ruled out reports that current Italy Coach Marcello Lippi will join the Rossoneri as a technical director after the World Cup.

“Lippi is a friend and someone I greatly admire, but no, Milan will sign a Coach and that is all. There will be no technical director.

“If he manages to free himself, you already know who is in pole position for the bench.”

It is only a matter of time before ex-Cagliari tactician Massimiliano Allegri can put pen to paper on the contract.

He is still tied to the Sardinians and is negotiating a buy-out deal with President Massimo Cellino.