Source: Team_Talk
No bids for Sneijder - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has not made a bid for outstanding Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder.[LNB] The 26-year-old Inter Milan playmaker has been one of the stars of the World Cup in South Africa, scoring five goals to help Bert van Marwijk's side to secure a spot in tonight's final against Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg.[LNB]Reports suggested Ferguson had made a £30million bid for Sneijder, with the former Real Madrid star turning the move down, but the Scot, who is preparing to fly out for United's pre-season tour of Canada, America and Mexico, has rubbished such speculation.[LNB]"I believe the squad is stronger than last season with the younger players having another year under their belts," he told the Mail on Sunday.[LNB]"I don't know where those reports about Sneijder came from. How can anybody turn me down when I haven't even made a bid?"[LNB]Ferguson has also rejected talk that he will make a move for young Germany start Mesut Ozil, who was outstanding as Joachim Low's side dismantled England and Argentina on their way to the semi-finals.[LNB]But one man who thinks Sneijder would be an ideal signing for Ferguson is his international team-mate Arjen Robben, who has labelled his compatriot as "the best player in the world".[LNB]The Bayern Munich winger believes Sneijder could be the natural successor to Paul Scholes in the United midfield.[LNB]The former Chelsea man told the Daily Star Sunday: "Sneijder for me is the best player in the world over the last 12 months. (Lionel) Messi is clearly a fantastic talent but it's almost too easy to say he is the best now.[LNB]"I personally think there is a very good chance he will join Man United.[LNB]"I am a big admirer of Paul Scholes, he is one of the best players of his generation and I honestly think Sneijder is the only player in the world capable of replacing him."
