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29 March 2024

Man United target Sneijder not up for sale

Inter Milan have a valuation of £30 million for Wesley Sneijder. (FILE)

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Inter Milan insist that Wesley Sneijder is not going anywhere ahead of this weekend’s Italian Super Cup against city rivals AC Milan in China.

More specifically they are refuting claims that Holland international will not be sold to Premier League champions Manchester United, according to reports.

It was reported earlier that the match could be Sneijder’s last for Inter after United made a formal offer for the playmaker, who is wanted as a replacement for the now-retired Paul Scholes.

The Manchester United legend has previously said that Sneijder would be a suitable successor to his role at the creative heart of midfield.

“Yes, Sneijder’s brilliant,” said Scholes.

“He’s been brilliant for the last year or so with Inter Milan and Holland. I don’t think it probably worked out as well as he would have liked at Real Madrid but he’s a top player.

“I’m sure there’s a lot of clubs who will be after him if he is available.”

But Inter’s chief executive officer, Ernesto Paolilli, told the club’s official website: “Sneijder is here and he’s an important part of our team.

“Not so much of what is read in the papers is the truth. As for Sneijder, there is a complete intention that he will stay with us.”

Speculation was rife that the terms of United’s offer would involve a salary pay-cut for the 27-year-old,  with the Italian club seeking a transfer fee of at least £30 million during onling negotiations.