Inter: Sneijder not for sale

03 August 2011 13:18
Inter Milan remain adamant that Wesley Sneijder will not be sold to Premier League champions Manchester United.[LNB] The Holland international is currently in Beijing with his club ahead of this weekend's Italian Super Cup against city rivals AC Milan.[LNB]It has been reported 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.[LNB]Speculation suggests the terms of United's offer would involve a salary pay-cut for the 27-year-old, while negotiations are ongoing with Inter as the Italian club seek a transfer fee of at least £30million.[LNB]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.[LNB]"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."[LNB]Scholes has moved into a backroom role at United, but the Old Trafford legend has previously said that Sneijder would be a suitable successor to his role at the creative heart of midfield.[LNB]"Yes, Sneijder's brilliant," said Scholes.[LNB]"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.[LNB]"I'm sure there's a lot of clubs who will be after him if he is available."

Source: Team_Talk