Inter Milan are expected to decide - one way or another - whether to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Maniche in the next 48 hours.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Inter have opened negotiations with Atletico about bringing Maniche to Italy for the second-half of the season. Inter want the Portugal international on-loan, however Atletico will only consider an outright sale to the tune of £6 million.

Inter want a final decision made before the end of the weekend.