Source: Team_Talk
Sneijder blocks out United talk
Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder is ignoring the persistent speculation linking him with a move to Premier League champions Manchester United.[LNB] The Holland international is in Beijing with his club preparing for this weekend's Italian Super Cup against city rivals AC Milan.[LNB]But reports have suggested Sneijder has travelled to China with the distraction of a contract offer from Sir Alex Ferguson's United, which would possibly involve a decreased salary.[LNB]Inter have always maintained they do not want to sell 27-year-old and, having previously admitted anything can happen, the playmaker himself is focusing on his football[LNB]Sneijder is quoted as saying by Italian media: "I'm a footballer, I have many objectives and I want to win because I enjoy winning. Saturday is the first big challenge of the season. [LNB]"Playing the Super Cup in Beijing is cool and will be great fun. It's the derby, too, of course, so it will be a great match. [LNB]"I'm really pleased to be here. I like this country and the people. Seeing all of this Nerazzurri passion will be a great motivator to win for our Chinese fans.[LNB]"I had never been here before and am really enjoying it. I really hadn't been expecting anything quite like it. [LNB]"I've seen so many supporters, it's great fun and this is a wonderful country, where football is a very popular sport."[LNB]There has been rumours Sneijder has suffered a break down in his relationship with Inter boss Gian Piero Gasperini after being asked to play in a deeper position.[LNB]The former Real Madrid player has dismissed this, but has confessed his favourite manager is Jose Mourinho, who led Inter to a famous Treble in 2009/10.[LNB]He said: "I've played for many coaches and each one has been different from the others, but Jose Mourinho is still the one I liked best both as a coach and as a man."
