Source: Daily_Mail
David Beckham tells Manchester United: buy Wesley Sneijder
Manchester United legend David Beckham has urged the club to sign Wesley Sneijder to replace the retired Paul Scholes.[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted the Holland playmaker this summer but the move stalled after Inter Milan demanded ?35million for their star midfielder. [LNB]But Beckham, who played for LA Galaxy as they lost to Manchester City 7-6 on penalties on Sunday night, believes his former club should persist with their chase of Sneijder as he is the man capable of filling the gaping hole in United's midfield.[LNB] Wes craving: Manchester United have targeted Inter Milan and Holland midfielder Sneijder (left)[LNB]'Scholes is the one player they want to replace,' Beckham said. 'He is such a great talent and he will be missed.They're going to have to get someone special. [LNB]'There's a lot of talk about Wesley Sneijder. He's such a talented player, a great guy as well. I'm sure he would fit right into a United team.'[LNB]Former England skipper Beckham also said he believes he has at least two more years left before retirement.[LNB] Old enemy: United legend David Beckham (left) played for LA Galaxy against Manchester City on Sunday[LNB] The 36-year-old has a year to run on his current contract with LA Galaxy and hinted he may be willing to extend that deal to finish his career in the United States. [LNB]'I still feel good, I feel healthy. I'm still enjoying getting up in the morning to go training,' he told various newspapers. 'Yes (I have), one, maybe two, more years. [LNB] On tour: United are currently playing friendlies in the United States in preparation for the new season[LNB]'Until I get up and don't feel the same, I'll continue. I still have to play at a certain level but I think I can do that. [LNB]'This is the last year in my contract but I enjoy playing in this league, for this franchise, with the players we have and with Bruce Arena as my manager.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEEvra urges Nasri to shun City's millions for the silverware on offer at UnitedLA Galaxy 1 Man City 1 (City win 7-6 on pens): Balotelli in furious row with Mancini Safe keeping: De Gea recovers from early blunder to deliver assured debut [LNB]
