Source: Daily_Mail
Roberto Mancini admits Wesley Sneijder will not be heading to Manchester City
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has ruled out trying to sign Wesley Sneijder from Inter Milan.[LNB]Manchester United have been linked with the Dutch playmaker for most of the summer but attempts to sign Sneijder have floundered because the overall financial package is just too great.[LNB]And on Saturday Gazzetta Dello Sport reported that City had beaten United to Sneijder's signature by agreeing a ?36million deal with the Italian giants.[LNB] Down and out: Roberto Mancini consoles his players after their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in the Community Shield at Wembley[LNB]However, immediately after his side's 3-2 Community Shield defeat to United at Wembley on Sunday, Mancini rejected claims he was about to raid his former club.[LNB]'No,' he said. 'It is not true.[LNB]'He is an Inter Milan player. We never spoke about him.'[LNB] Heading north? Wesley Sneijder celebrates scoring in the Italian Super Cup[LNB]It means Old Trafford is the only likely destination for the 27-year-old, whose future is set to be decided next week according to Inter coach Gian Piero Gasperini after the 2-1 Super Cup defeat to AC Milan in Beijing.[LNB]'As for the rumour of Sneijder leaving, we will talk about it next week,' said the 53-year-old.[LNB] Imminent talks: Sneijder is to discuss his Inter Milan future next week[LNB]Meanwhile, Mancini has confirmed he expects Carlos Tevez to begin training on Monday after a three-week break following Argentina's exit from the Copa America, with sources close to the player stating he is in Manchester.[LNB]'Yes. I expect Carlos to be back tomorrow,' said the City chief. [LNB] Due back: Carlos Tevez is to resume training at Man City on Monday[LNB]Sneijder told Voetbal International in Holland: 'I've read everything but can honestly say I know nothing.[LNB]'All I know is that Inter need money and apparently I'm for sale for the right amount. I have spoken with neither Manchester City nor United so I cannot say anything about my future. For now I am with Inter.'[LNB]He added: 'Next week I play with the Oranje (Dutch national side) against England and then I have five days off. I hope that then everything will be cleared up.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEManchester City 2 Manchester United 3: Nani stars as champions' comeback stuns rivals in Wembley showdownSneijder's off to Manchester... but it's not United! City 'agree' shock ?31m deal for Inter aceAll the latest Man City news, features and opinionAll the latest Man United news, features and opinion[LNB]
