Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has confirmed that Manchester United are interested in midfielder Wesley Sneijder.

The 26-year-old Holland international has been linked with a move to the Premier League side following an impressive World Cup.

Sneijder, whose Inter contract expires in 2013, has fired the Dutch to the final in South Africa and will be hoping the Oranje can go all the way for the first time in their history.

He also had a great domestic campaign with the Nerazzurri last term, as under the stewardship of Jose Mourinho Inter won a remarkable treble, which included the UEFA Champions League title.

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is now in charge at the San Siro following Mourinho's departure to Real Madrid, and the Spaniard will not want to lose one of his prize assets.

But Moratti has confirmed the Red Devils are hot on his trail, even if Inter do not want to sell.

"The interest from Manchester United in Sneijder is real, but I didn't look into it in an attempt not to fall into temptation," Moratti told Sky Sport Italia.

"I'm following him at the World Cup and I think I'll do the same also at Inter for the next years."

However, Sneijder, formerly of Ajax and Real Madrid, is ready to commit his future to the club until 2015, according to his agent Soren Lerby.

Lerby told De Telegraaf: "Wesley could stay at Inter until 2015. After the World Cup, we will go to Milan, we will sit around a table with the officials."



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Such statements coming from the Inter president can be taken to be encouraging. And knowing that United are chasing a player of Sneijder's calibre is a good feeling.

I think he could be a great addition to the squad - in the PS18 mould - adding creativity to the midfield that our team craves of late.

It would be awesome to have him at United, I would say he's a natural successor to PS18.

Good news.
Hope we snatch him.
Potential player.

And he is in hot form at the moment

and we really need a scoring attacking midfielder.

Vishal16 wrote:

Good news.
Hope we snatch him.
Potential player.

And he is in hot form at the moment

Yes but his agent says he could stay at Eenter until 2015 too, if they reach an agreement.

The deal's in limbo, I think - Moratti might have made noises in the press just to get some more juice out the deal from OT.

Possible.
But we do need a player of this kind,an attacking midfielder who can get us a bunch of goals.
Too dependent on WR10 now.

Yea, we got holding mids like Carrick and Hargo and Fletch, need a attacking MID.

Deal won't happen.

Rahul wrote:

Deal won't happen.

Well we've heard from Doctor FUN.

Navpreet wrote:

Rahul wrote:

Deal won't happen.

Well we've heard from Doctor FUN.

How are you so sure of that Rahul?

Ferguson is looking for 'value' in the transfer market which says that we don't have that much money lying around.

Rahul wrote:

Ferguson is looking for 'value' in the transfer market which says that we don't have that much money lying around.

Yes, no money lying around. But hoping that SAF doesn't take bullshit from anyone, and that he agreed that if he feels like signing someone, funds will be available, I wouldnt rule it out at the moment.

damn the glazers

How old is he anyway?
27 or so I guess.
Not bad.

Vishal16 wrote:

How old is he anyway?
27 or so I guess.
Not bad.

He's probably at his peak right now.

he's 26 i guess, he'll be a good buy definitely.
need a settled attacking MID to replace PS18

Rahul wrote:

Vishal16 wrote:

How old is he anyway?
27 or so I guess.
Not bad.

He's probably at his peak right now.

Yeah. Hot form.

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Manchester United have followed up their interest in Wesley Sneijder by submitting a £29million bid to Inter Milan.

The Dutch midfielder has been the subject of intense speculation over the past few days after Inter admitted that the English giants are keen on signing Sneijder.

The former Real Madrid player has enjoyed a magnificent season for both club and country and is currently preparing for the World Cup Final against Spain in South Africa.

The Daily Mail reported that the Red Devils put in the bid on Wednesday night and will now wait and see if the Italian giants are willing to do business.

Despite United's interest in Sneijder, the player's agent Soren Lerby revealed that his client is happy to remain in Milan and will sit down with the club at the end of the World Cup to discuss a contract extension.

It has also been reported that United are ready to battle Manchester City in a bid to sign young Italian striker, Mario Balotelli.

http://www.espnstar.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item464046/United-bid-%C2%A329million-for-Sneijder/

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29 million sounds decent.
But from the sounds of the agent,doesnt look like he will make a move since he is happy at Inter.

Inter are a defensive team, Dosen't suite his style, United is perfect for him.

Tell that to him
No deal i guess.

Sell Berba to Inter, he'll fit perfectly to their pace

Bunnyruddha wrote:

Inter are a defensive team, Dosen't suite his style, United is perfect for him.

Have you seen us play in Europe?




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whats your point?

Bunnyruddha wrote:

whats your point?

We play defensive too in CL aways most times.

except for the Bayern game, we were always attacking , even at san Siro.

Bunnyruddha wrote:

except for the Bayern game, we were always attacking , even at san Siro.

Blinkered.

I love Robben now


Sneijder vying for Golden Ball

Sneijder, 26, enjoyed a hugely successful season at club level after leaving Real Madrid for Inter Milan last summer, and he has now proved one of the stars of the 2010 World Cup.

Inter president Massimo Moratti has said he believes there is truth to rumours United are readying a bid for Sneijder, and Robben believes a move is likely to go through.

"Sneijder for me is the best player in the world over the last 12 months," he told the Daily Star Sunday. "Messi is clearly a fantastic talent but it's almost too easy to say he is the best now.

"I personally think there is a very good chance he will join Man United. I am a big admirer of Paul Scholes, he is one of the best players of his generation and I honestly think Sneijder is the only player in the world capable of replacing him."

Arjen Robben tips Wesley Sneijder to join Manchester United - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

There is definitely something going on now it seems. He'd be quality for us and it's cocks out time for the muppet inside me if we do get him.

Woo-hoo!

Man Utd is actually in a need of a big name signing at the moment, even though that's not "who we are" in recent times - what with the unofficial policy of signing young talent. Would love it if joins, although Ozil wont be too bad either.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has not made a bid for Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder.

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:wtf?!:

Navpreet wrote:

Woo-hoo!

Man Utd is actually in a need of a big name signing at the moment, even though that's not "who we are" in recent times - what with the unofficial policy of signing young talent. Would love it if joins, although Ozil wont be too bad either.

Big name signing haven't worked well though. Veron and Berba