Zlatan eyes Ajax extension

The former Malmo forward had a torrid time last term as he struggled to win over the coaching staff and the fans.

However, the transformation has been nothing short of spectacular as he is now the focal point of Ronald Koeman`s attack.

The Swede seems content with life in Amsterdam and is looking to extend his deal.

"I feel that I've won the trust of everybody now," Ibrahimovic declared to De Telegraaf. "Therefore I feel no pressure.

"Yes, I have to do it, but that counts for everyone. When Mido was still here, I was the striker, so that doesn't make any difference for me.

"I'm just very relaxed. I'd like to stay a while with Ajax and I hope the whole team stays together."

Ajax technical director Leo Beenhakker has hinted that talks could take place next week.

He said: "We're in a hectic phase right now. I've said that we will look after PSV, this coming Sunday.

"But it is obvious that there is interest in a longer contract with Ibrahimovic from our side."

Ibrahimovic has a contract that runs until 2006, but is looking to extend until 2008.

Despite this, the forward who has been targeted by Italian, Spanish and English teams, has declared that a move away from Holland in the future would certainly appeal.

He commented: "I like Spanish football and also the game in Italy and England.

"For me Liga, Serie A and Premiership are the same, I haven't particular preferences.

"I have not had any contact from Roma. The only real offer was the one made by Betis."

Ibrahimovic is sure to be a hot topic in the summer, but Ajax`s need to sell has diminished after their debts were reduced dramatically over the last 12 months.

The Amsterdam giants have one of the brightest young squads in Europe, but the vultures have been hovering.

It was believed that Ajax would have to sell at least one of their stars in the summer, but their debts have been reduced from ‚é¼4 million to around ‚é¼800,000.

Ajax director Arie van Eijden told Algemeen Dagblad: "We still have a small deficit. But there is now no longer a necessity to sell."