Ferguson: No deal for Sneijder

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Thursday 14th July 2011

Ferguson: No deal for Sneijder

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has denied any interest in Wesley Sneijder amid reports of a £35million deal being close.

Ferguson has been reading English press reports the Inter Milan star has agreed terms with the Old Trafford club, but the United boss claims there is no truth in the rumours.
"I keep reading about this, there's absolutely nothing at all to that [reports of United's interest in the player]," he told ESPN Soccernet Press Pass. "First of all I don't think Inter are prepared to sell him anyway.
"You get conjecture and you get speculation every week in newspapers unfortunately. And we have to answer these for some reason - why, I don't know, but we have to find a reason without adding insult to any particular club, or embarrassing any particular player. There's nothing we can do about it."
Reports had suggested that United chief executive David Gill has been in Milan thrashing out a deal with club and player, but United have since confirmed that Gill was heading to Zurich for a European Club Association meeting.

Sneijder agrees terms for United move

manchesterunitedfc

Thursday 14th July 2011

Manchester United look set to complete the £35million transfer of Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder after he agreed terms of around £190,000-a-week.

The Daily Mail has reported that the Barclays Premier League champions moved closer to securing the signature of the Holland international after the 27-year-old struck an agreement over his wages.
Sneijder, who had initial salary demands of £250,000-a-week, has reportedly settled for £190,000-a-week after negotiations. The deal is said to be close to completion.

United Chief executive David Gill met Inter Milan executives at a meeting of the European Club Association while the rest of the team continues their pre-season tour in America.
Gill is understood to have made an informal £35million offer and will follow it up with an official bid before this weekend. Inter are said to be reluctant to sell their star midfielder but the offer has reportedly proved too good for them to turn down.
Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to reinforce the United engine room following Owen Hargreaves' release and the retirement of Paul Scholes.
If the deal goes through, Sneijder's arrival will take the Red Devil's summer transfer window spending past the £80million mark, as he follows David de Gea, Phil Jones and Ashley Young into the Theatre of Dreams.

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Manchester United have struck personal terms withInter Milan starWesley Sneijder.

The Daily Mail says United hope to complete the £35million transfer of Sneijder after agreeing terms of around £190,000 a week with theInter Milan midfielder.

Sneijder was forced to compromise on his initial wage demands of £250,000-a-week, but an agreement has been struck and a deal is close to completion.

The Glazer family, who own United, have sanctioned the fee for the 27-year-old Holland star as a replacement for Paul Scholes, who retired at the end of last season.

Van Marwijk: Manchester United move right for Sneijder and Dutch football

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Holland coach Bert van Marwijk wantsWesley Sneijder to move toManchester United.

The Inter Milan star is the subject of intense talks between the two clubs this week.

"A transfer to Manchester Unitedwould only make Wesley a better player. He has already played for some top clubs in Real Madrid and Inter, but I think that United will be another step forward for him," Van Marwijk told Voetbal International.

"Because of their footballing philosophy and the level they play at, but also because it’s a new challenge. It will inspire him and give him new energy."

The coach then went on to explain that a transfer to Manchester United would not only be in Sneijder's best interest, but would also be positive for Oranje.

"It will also be good for the national team. Manchester United’s style of play is more similar to the way we play than Inter’s. Wesley gets the ball in a deeper position in Oranje than with his club. We get him involved in our build-up play and also in our opponents’ half. That’s where he’s at his best with his through passes and long distance shots.

"He plays a lot higher up the pitch in Italy and often has to fight against five or six defenders. I can see Wesley making the same impact at United as with Oranje. I think that he would fit in very well."

Man Utd chief Gill in Milan for Inter Sneijder talks

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Manchester United chief David Gill was in Milan yesterday.

United are seeking to agree terms with Inter Milan for midfielderWesley Sneijder.

The Sun says Gill was in Milan negotiating a deal for Inter's £35million playmaker.

Inter are prepared to sell - so long as United meet their asking price.

Bayer Leverkusen target Manchester United keeper Kuszczak

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A move to Germany could be on for Manchester Unitedgoalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.

Sport says David De Gea's arrival fromAtletico Madrid is pushing Kuszczak towards the Old Trafford exit.

The 29-year-old is a target for Bayer Leverkusen chief Rudi Voeller.

Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albionare also seeking talks over a £3million deal.

Roma move for ex-Man Utd, Real Madrid defender Heinze

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Former Manchester Unitedand Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze is a target forAS Roma.

The Argentina defender is off contract from Olympique Marseilleand planning another move abroad.

Roma sports chief Walter Sabatini wants to bring Heinze to Italy and is competing with Serie A rivals Bolognafor his signature.

The 33 year-old is open to a move to Rome and is ready to discuss terms.

Wife of Man Utd target Sneijder tweets her Milan farewell?

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The wife of Inter Milan starWesley Sneijder fired off mysterious tweet last night amid Manchester United's pursuit.

United representatives are in Milan attempting to thrash out terms with Inter over a deal for Dutch midfield ace Sneijder.

Wife Yolanthe tweeted last night: "I love Milanooo! I love my husband, I love life, love God! Goodnight to all"

A farewell to Milan? Or confirmation that the Sneijders are staying in the fashion capital?

Wenger: Arsenal board backs me keeping Nasri

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wengerinsists he has the backing of the board over not selling Samir Nasri.

Should Nasri not sign a new deal andArsenal stand firm in their resolve to spurn £20million-plus advances fromManchester City andManchester United, then the France international could leave for nothing in a year's time.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson felt that would not sit well with the money men at Emirates Stadium.

However, Wenger insisted: "I believe that is no problem. It is a technical decision.

"On one hand people say I don't spend enough and when I spend people say I spend too much. It's very difficult to find the right medium.

"What is important is that the club has a good team and is in a strong financial situation.

"The decisions are dictated by financial restrictions, but not only by that.

"The most important thing is that the team is right and our financial situation is right as well."

Rooney: Time for Man Utd to move on from Barcelona defeat

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Manchester United strikerWayne Rooney says it's time they moved on from their Champions League humiliation by Barcelona.

Rooney hopes his team-mates have already put their 3-1 defeat at Wembley in May behind them.

He said: "You have to draw a line under what happened at Wembley.

"You have to look forward, not back. We need to look at the trophies we will be competing for and hopefully by the end of next season, we will have some silverware."

Man Utd ponder using Nani as bait for Inter to sell Sneijder

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Manchester United are prepared to use Nani as bait to land Inter Milan starWesley Sneijder.

The Daily Star says Inter are digging their heels in over Sneijder and are desperate to keep the Holland ace at the San Siro.

Inter’s technical director Marco Branca insists Sneijder is not for sale but Manchester United are still confident of landing the 27-year-old in a deal that could cost them up to £40m.

Chief executive David Gill has opened talks with Sneijder’s representatives and United believe they can agree personal terms with the midfielder with a £200,000-a-week offer.

Gill was at yesterday’s European Clubs Association meeting in Zurich, where Inter were represented, and the United chief was expected to discuss the deal.

Sir Alex Ferguson is considering offering Nani plus £20m in cash.

Nani, who cost United £15m, has become an influential member of Fergie’s side but would be open to a move.

Manchester United still have want-away Tottenham star Modric on radar

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Tottenham star Luka Modricremains a target forManchester United.

Modric is expected to slap in a transfer request after seeing two bids from Chelsea turned down for him over the past week.

However, the Blues will face competition, says Jutarnji List, should Tottenham buckle and agree to sell the Croatia midfielder.

After United boss Sir Alex Ferguson ruled out moving for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri this week, he is focusing on landing Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder as a replacement for the retired Paul Scholes.

However, with personal terms proving difficult, Ferguson could join the battle for Modric.

An offer of £25 million plus former Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov has been mooted.

Manchester United signing Young delighted with winning debut

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Manchester United signing Ashley Young was delighted with a winning debut against the New England Revolution.

Young performed well in the friendly triumph.

And Young said: "Of course, it’s always a nice feeling putting on aManchester United shirt.

"There weren’t any nerves. I’ve gone into the game as I normally do, playing the normal same way. I’ve done that again tonight. I wasn’t nervous at all.

"It’s a pre-season game and about fitness and I’ll build on this. It felt good. I couldn’t wait to get out there and make my debut.

"I’m delighted to have made it and get a good run-out under my belt. I wanted to build my confidence and get to know the players even more and I felt I did that."

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praised Young after the match and he added: "As a winger, you want to set up the strikers and midfielders and I felt I’ve done that tonight. The strikers were great, especially in the second half, to finish the game off.

"Of course, it’s down to the manager who picks the team but it’s all about fitness at the end of the day.

"The next few games are about preparing ourselves well for the season ahead."

Villa chief Faulkner: Improved Liverpool offer and Downing request accepted

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Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner has confirmed that an improved offer fromLiverpool along with a transfer request by Stewart Downing has been accepted.

The 26-year old winger is set to join the Reds after undergoing a medical in what is a bizarre move by Villa who have already lost Ashley Young toManchester United this summer.

However, Villa chief Faulkner indicated that Liverpool had met Villa’s asking price, believed to be £20million, paving the way for the player, who handed in a transfer request, to depart Villa Park.

“We have reached an agreement with Liverpool following an improved offer and the submission of a formal transfer request by Stewart Downing,” he said.

“We have subsequently given them permission to speak with the player.”

Downing is set to become Liverpool’s second big-name signing, following formerBlackpool midfielder Charlie Adam to Anfield.