Portugal midfielder Maniche has reportedly rejected a move to England to join Inter Milan.

The Atletico Madrid midfielder, who spent the second half of the 2005-06 season on loan at Chelsea, had been linked with Tottenham among others.

But according to Spanish daily Marca, he's heading for the San Siro instead.

The Madrid paper claims Atletico had three offers on the table from English clubs.

But instead it appears Maniche, who helped Jose Mourinho to Champions League glory with Porto in 2004, will travel to Italy on Thursday to seal a move to the Nerazzurri.

Spanish reports claim the move will be a loan deal for the rest of the season, with Inter getting the option to buy the player permanently in the summer.

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