Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is weighing up a move for Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Daily Mirror

Could see how Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s disappearing act in the Champions League round of 16 would impress Sir Alex Ferguson into buying him. Manchester United will need to make a big move at some point. Fans being fans are going to want see the Ronaldo money being spent and Gabriel Obertan isn’t exactly what they have in mind.

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole is close to agreeing a new four-year deal with the Stamford Bridge club. London Evening Standard

When you’ve ripped up your knee and the club offers you a four year contract it’s in your best interests to sign it.

Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong claims he is being tracked by Arsenal and a number of clubs in the Premier League and abroad. (Press Association)

When a player has to publicly say clubs are interested, it means they aren’t all that interested.

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi. (Daily Mirror)

But Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo, the Gunners’ top summer transfer target, is set to sign for Juventus. Daily Mail

Knew Arsneal wasn’t going to sign Melo. A player like Matuidi who can turn into the same class as Melo in a year is the type of player Arsenal would make a play for.

Portsmouth are considering their response to Sunderland’s bid of about £11m for striker Peter Crouch. The Times

Knew Portsmouth wouldn’t have to sell Crouch at a loss if they do decide to sell him. Look for the transfer fee to increase at least another million before Portsmouth signs off on any transfer.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill wants to sign winger Stewart Downing and striker Tuncay from Middlesbrough in an £18m deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror

With pre season coming up Middlesbrough should sell the players everyone knows won’t be happy there going forward and just focus on the players who want to help the club back into the Prem. Makes little sense to drag this on.

Sunderland will bid £2.5m for Middlesbrough striker Mido. The Sun

I’d love to see Mido’s jersey collection with all the teams he’s bounced around from.

Roberto Mancini has held talks to become Portsmouth manager, despite negotiations surrounding their £60m Middle-Eastern takeover stalling. (Daily Star)

Poor Roberto Mancini seems to be frozen out of Europe’s top jobs after a pretty good run with Inter.