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The uncertainty surrounding Wesley Sneijder’s future has been frustrating for most Manchester United fans. Is he coming or is he staying?
That is the question that we have been asking ourselves all summer long and will continue to until something happens or until he comes out and makes a statement.
What I can say is encouraging about this whole situation that we find ourselves in is that Wesley Sneijder has not yet come out and made a statement. His failure to rule out a move despite the endless number of opportunities that he has had to do so could still mean there is a possibility that he will join Manchester United this summer.
First and foremost, the quotes which I have found most telling in this whole transfer saga are the ones from Inter Milan’s chief executive Ernesta Paolillo.
“We have to sell, then after we have sold we will see what Inter will buy, the first move will be selling and not buying.”
“We are thinking of UEFA’s rules on Financial Fair Play. That’s why we will start selling, otherwise we will not buy anything. But of course we don’t want to say who we will sell because that would not be a good thing for us to do in the market.”
Inter Milan have already signed two players in this transfer window; central midfielder Ricky Alvarez for €12million and right back Jonathan for a fee thought to be around €5million. Inter Milan have also submitted a bid of €14million for Sao Paulo central midfielder Casemiro, a transaction which is expected to go through in the next few days.
In addition to this there is widespread reported interest in Valencia’s central midfielder Ever Banega from Inter Milan. Inter Milan currently have 8 recognised central midfielders on their books; Stankovic, Cambiasso, Motta, Zanetti, Sneijder, Muntari, Marigo and Ricky Alvarez. With so many central midfielders contracted to the club and real interest in 2 other central midfielders it is only natural to think that Inter Milan may be looking to offload a few. Could Wesley Sneijder be the one to leave? Ernesta Paolillo hinted that someone could be on their way out and as I see it, Wesley Sneijder is the only one who can command the kind of money Inter Milan may be looking to raise. A €40million transfer fee and a €10million saving for each of the next 3 years must look appealing for a team trying to rebuild an ageing squad?
The official stance of both clubs however is that Wesley Sneijder is not for sale and is not transferrable. On Wednesday Marco Branca’s stance was;
“There’s not been an official offer and there has never been the intention to listen to them. There are no updates. He (Wesley Sneijder) is not for sale.”
I guess that this quote is very much in line with Ernesto Paolillo’s comments of not saying who they will sell. To give away in public that they are willing to sell Wesley Sneijder would only drive the price they are looking for down. The following day Sir Alex Ferguson added;
“I have not been involved in this situation. There is no real interest for a lot of reasons. There is nothing I can tell you about it.”
Denial clearly gives Manchester United the upper hand in negotiations. It makes sense for Manchester United not to promise a player to the fans because if we had openly admitted that we wanted to sign Wesley Sneijder, it would create excitement amongst the fans of our football club and if a deal eventually fell through, it would leave a lot of us very disappointed.
Personally I think that the comments from both teams may be a front for something happening behind the scenes. The interest in Wesley Sneijder is thought to be real though what is happening behind the scenes seems to be unclear. There were rumours going round that at the end of one of Inter Milan’s friendlies, Wesley Sneijder did a lap of honour and told his teammates goodbye however Dejan Stankovic’s interview on Saturday probably rubbishes that rumour.
“I bet you a pizza and a beer that Wesley (Sneijder) does not go away. In a couple of days you’ll see that Wesley (Sneijder) will take the microphone and say 100% he will remain with us.” If so, this whole saga should be over soon.”
What is clear is that Wesley Sneijder’s future is unclear. Is he coming or is he staying? It seems that he cannot decide where his future lies. “Only god will decide” where his future lies.
Do you think Wesley Sneijder will join Manchester United? Would you like to see Wesley Sneijder in the red shirt of Manchester United? Feel free to comment below.
there is only uncertainty because you reject all evidence. He is NOT coming!
I def hope he will sign, and if you no anything about football you will agree. For start he came 3 best player in the world and was out with injury for a while, and if one of our top coaches thinks he will fit wright in then how am i r any1 else thats not a top coach for the best team in the world to disagree 🙂
I agree that Ganso is a fantastic player and a superb talent. But so many players come over from Brazil and cant hack the fast paced tough-tackling premier league. With Sneijder he has proven himself in Holland, Spain and Italy, with some of the greatest European giants. England is the only top league missing on his CV. Sneijder has reached his peak potential, but his standard of potential is truly world class. I think Wes can easily play at the highest level for another 6-7 years, so just imagine how many trophies could come our way in that time! Thus easily justifying his proposed £35m price tag. The fact that he is 27 is a good thing as we need experience after losing G.Neville, Scholes, Oshea, Hargreaves and very soon Ryan Giggs. Sneijder would adapt more easy as well in regards to climate (England’s similar to Holland) and the fact he speaks fluent English, other aspects include his fellow countryman Rene Meulensteen also being at United. I do admit though if we don’t get Sneijder then we should try our efforts with Ganso, as he does look the business, a gamble maybe, but one worth taking. There really isnt that many decent central midfielders on the market at the moment.
oh it will be better if we could have had him, since PUAL SCHOLES is no more in the reds devils. but maybe he will join MANCHESTER next week
The fact behind all these rumours is that our midfield is dead.its a fact that we cant compete next season with wht we have,we cant trust the untested pogba and co.wes is d only name behind our midfield,his price tag suits him his nt too expensive or old 4 united,we are nt looking for just a midfielder but a world class for heaven sake,glazers should release money nd sir should nt gamble wth his dignity,third time loose 2 barca wl surely ruin his record.we are nt poor as people say but one of d biggest and richest club that has ever been.lets think and act fast weathr mind game or nt b/4 august meets us unprepared.united 4rever.
Just been watching videos on youtube of Marvin Martin, he sure looks like an excellent player. Still want sneijder but if we dont get him, Martin is definatly one to look at if I was SAF, as he would be half the price and wages of Wes.
i think its alot of money for a 27 year old i would like to see anderson push up with a good DM like Yann M’Vila or if not anderson then ganso from santos as he’s only 21 and has already played for the brazil first team
Please people its INTER,theres no such team as INTERMILAN, ive bin over there ,INTER fans go mad at our name for them, its like the Continentals calling us Manchester!……….
I don’t see the problem or arguement with Sneijder wage demand or MU reluctance to pay him, if SAF thinks so highly of him.
Scholes,Hargreaves,O’Shea,Wes,Van D Sar,G.Neville.
Whatever wage deal Bebe has on loan. MU no longer pay these wages.
Players in: Gea,Young,Jones.
Isn’t this simple?
Manchester United should take their time! the more patient we are with this the more chance of getting a better deal! we need to make sure we are the people in control with negotiations. this tactic can make a huge difference of 10m if we are lucky! Sir Alex is doing the right thing and although I dont think Sneijder is a particular good buy for us, this is the way to get his man. Sneijder is a great player but we do not need him. Anyways that is another story which Im not going to get into!
come on fegie,we need an immidiate replacement 4 paul…..im very impatient n cant wait to see sneijder come at utd.