Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be playing in the A-League as early as next month if Perth Glory are successful in pulling off one of the biggest coups in Australian football history.

The reigning premiers have launched an audacious bid to sign the superstar striker by entering negotiations with the agent of Ibrahimovic for a guest player deal. Perth Glory chief executive Tony Pignata confirmed his club made an approach to Mino Raiola, Ibrahimovic's agent, on Wednesday in hope of signing the Swede on a short-term contract for up to six games at the end of this year.

A-League bound?: Former AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be tempted to sign with Perth Glory. Credit:AP

"An approach has been made to his agent. We've asked the question firstly about his availability and secondly of his interest," Pignata said.

Talks between Perth and Ibrahimovic's agent are still at a very early stage but the mechanics of how a deal could be reached and funded appear to have already been planned. The former Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Manchester United player appears to have played his last game for Los Angeles Galaxy and has been strongly linked with a move back to Europe in the January transfer window.