Sir Alex Ferguson deny he is in the interest to sign Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder. But, reports continue to suggest Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Holland international Sneijder.
United have long been linked with Sneijder, 27, as they seek a replacement for Paul Scholes, and first team coach Rene Meulensteen suggested a move was on the cards when he described the midfielder as an “ideal” signing.
Meanwhile, Inter director Marco Branca said this week that Sneijder is not for sale unless a”mega-galactic: offer arrives, while the player had earlier said he was happy at the club.
ESPNsoccernet sources believe the player’s wage demands is the red light for the deal. Sneijder is believed to have demanded wages of £250,000 a week to switch to Old Trafford which was refused point blank by United. However, indications are that the Dutch star would be willing to come down to £190,000 a week. A more acceptable proposition for the Red Devils.
Netherland coach Bert van Marwijk believes Sneijder would benefit from a move to Old Trafford.
“A transfer to Manchester United would only make Wesley a better player,” he said in The Sun. “He has already played for top teams like Real Madrid and Inter Milan but United would be another step forward for him – not only because of their football and their way of thinking, but also because it would be a new challenge for him. That is often very inspiring for players and gives them new energy.
“It would also be advantageous for the Dutch national team. Manchester United’s game is closer in style to ours than that of Inter. With us, Wesley has a long time on the ball. He is involved at all times and is dangerous with his passing and shots on goal. In Italy, he plays deeper and must compete against five or six defenders.
“The way we play allows Wesley to make his mark on the game and it would be the same if he played for United. I think he would fit in well there.”
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