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My Club blog - Manchester United: Why splashing the cash on Wesley Sneijder isn't wise
Welcome to the latest instalment in our series of My Club blogs, where you - the fans - have the chance to write for Sportsmail on your club.[LNB]Next up is Manchester United fan Jack Harvey, 20, who suggests Inter Milan and Holland superstar Wesley Sneijder isn't the man the club should break the bank for.[LNB]And, don't forget, you can send in your articles by clicking here and following the guidelines...[LNB] Let me start off by saying I am very satisfied with the business done at Manchester United so far. [LNB]David De Gea, despite his shaky start, is a very good goalkeeper with the potential to be one of the best in the world. There are obvious differences between the styles of domestic football in England and Spain, and a few months spent in the gym will give the youngster the frame he needs to cope with the physicality of the Premier League. [LNB]Phil Jones could be a future captain for both club and country, while Ashley Young has maintained the electric form he showed for Aston Villa last season. [LNB] Top target: Wesley Sneijder continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford[LNB]Despite this, a lot of supporters feel we still need a marquee signing, with Wesley Sneijder the apparent choice of the majority. I agree that we need another midfielder, but Sneijder isn't the right man for us, certainly not with the finance needed to get him.[LNB]In recent years, Manchester United have bought few 'superstars' - players who are already established as world-class players. It is probably a consequence of the debt that the club find itself in, and while I am not happy with the Glazer's ownership, I do not view the club's transfer policy as a burden. [LNB]When I look at the current squad, and in particular our better players, I see Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic, Javier Hernandez, Nani and Patrice Evra to name a few. Not one of these players were stars when Sir Alex Ferguson signed them, but they all had vast potential and have now become world class players. [LNB] Rough diamonds: Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic both came to United without a superstar tag[LNB]We signed Vidic, Hernandez and Evra for ?19million combined, which in Manchester City terms equates to one Roque Santa Cruz. If Sir Alex Ferguson keeps up this eye for a bargain, why spend so much on a 27-year-old?[LNB]I am not questioning Wesley Sneijder's ability - he is a fantastic player and is among the best midfielders in the world. I wouldn't complain if we did sign him, but that eventuality depends on our club spending upwards of ?30m on the transfer fee alone, not to mention the sizeable wage and image rights afforded to Sneijder himself. [LNB]Hypothetically, if he were to be paid a weekly wage of ?200,000, including bonuses, over a five-year contract, it would cost ?10.4m a year, or ?52m over the duration of his contract. In total, it's a transfer that would cost the club over ?80m, and this for a player who will be 32 when that deal expires.[LNB]I hope the manager and David Gill do not break the bank, and instead look to bring in a young midfielder who comes without the demands of such a financial package. [LNB]For me, there is nothing better than buying or producing a talented young player and watching them grow into a key player at the club. Integrating youngstere into the first team has been one of Sir Alex's greatest strengths throughout his reign.[LNB] Super Mario: Borussia Dortmund's star man Mario Goetze has a bright future[LNB]My No 1 choice, were Borussia Dortmund willing to sell, would be Mario Gotze. Germany are producing a conveyour belt of talent and, after missing out on Mesut Ozil in 2010, Idon't want to see another one slip through the net. [LNB]Gotze was a key component of Dortmund's title-winning side last season and, at only 19 years of age, already has seven caps for the national team. [LNB]If he is not available, there are several others who would be more suitable than Sneijder. Marvin Martin, aFrench midfielder plying his trade at Sochaux, has been linked with United and a host of other clubs, after earlier this year netting twice on his international debut. [LNB]Ganso, currently at Santos, is one of Brazil's biggest talents, argued by some to be superior to the much sought after Neymar.[LNB] One of our own: Tom Cleverley has shown why Sir Alex has earmarked him a first-team spot[LNB]We also can't forget about the multitude of opportunities in our own backyard. Tom Cleverley showed at Wembley that he is capable of establishing himself as a first-team regular this season, while Paul Pogba has already been told by Sir Alex that he will get opportunities, and Ryan Tunnicliffe and Ravel Morrison are knocking on the boss' door.[LNB]I have always maintained that Manchester United don't buy stars, they make them. If Wesley Sneijder iswilling to lower his wage demands and we could get him for a decent price, then I would be in full support. [LNB]However, I simply do not see this happening. I don't blame Sneijder for this either - why should he take apay cut when he's already content where he is? There is nothing stopping us from buying a younger alternative, continue his development at Old Trafford, and who knows - we could well end up with someone even better than Sneijder is now.[LNB] Time for some new trail blazers: Fergie excited by latest set of United youngstersOwen's You Tube videos look like paying off as Baggies close inUnited blow as defender Vidic faces five weeks out... but Rio could be back for Arsenal Young will stay out wide for us, insists United boss Sir Alex[LNB]
