TRANSFER NEWS:AC MILAN are battling to sign Barcelona's Zlatan Ibrahimovic after their disappointing pre-season but the Swede is unlikely to be on board for Sunday's Serie A opener at home to promoted Lecce.

Milan, third last term, have struggled for goals in warm-up matches under new coach Massimiliano Allegri so the club are looking to bring the former Inter striker back to Italy despite their frugal transfer spending.

Chief executive Adriano Galliani, who watched Wednesday’s defeat on penalties in a friendly with Barcelona, has stayed on in the city and will try to secure a two-year loan despite speculation Barca only want to sell.

“I’m trying and that’s why I am here, I will not move, even if it means not going to Milan against Lecce on Sunday,” Galliani said.

Michael Mancienne has admitted the influence on his development of Wolves manager Mick McCarthy and a thirst for first-team football persuaded him to rejoin the club for a third loan spell.

The Chelsea utility player has linked up with Wolves for a third time, until the end of the current campaign. Mancienne previously had spells at Molineux in the Championship during 2008-’09 and then last season on their return to the Premier League.

“It didn’t look like anything was going to happen with Chelsea and I want to play,” said the 22-year-old. “Wolves have been very good to me in the past and I’m delighted to be back.

“There were other alternatives, but the gaffer here has been really good to me and had faith in me and helped me improve my game. That played a big part in my decision.”

New Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic has been granted a work permit by the Scottish FA.

Subject to paperwork being completed, the Croatia international could make his debut against St Johnstone in the Scottish Premier League at Ibrox on Saturday.

Kilmarnock have agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa striker Harry Forrester on loan.