Sneijder reveals United contact

09 August 2011 17:28
Wesley Sneijder has suggested "unofficial talks" have taken place with Manchester United after admitting he would like to move to Old Trafford.[LNB] Inter Milan star Sneijder has been linked with a move to United all summer and revealed at the weekend he could be sold for the right price.[LNB]The 27-year-old is also reportedly on the radar of Manchester City but he appears to be more interested in their arch-rivals.[LNB]Asked if he was keen on a move to Manchester United, Sneijder said in a video interview with www.nos.nl, translated by ESPN soccernet: "Yes, but Manchester United haven't made an official approach yet.[LNB]"There have been unofficial talks, there have been contacts, but then there are always contacts.[LNB]"I have contacts with everybody."[LNB]United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has denied making a contract offer to Sneijder, who insisted it was more likely he would stay with Inter than leave before the transfer window closes.[LNB]He said: "The situation is that I am now an Inter player, and chances are that I will still be that come August 31. There is also a chance I could leave.[LNB]"That isn't really down to me but the club. I think Inter have been very clear: if a good offer comes in, they have to let me go.[LNB]"They don't want to lose me but there is a chance they will let me go.[LNB]"If something crosses my path, I have enough time to make my decision."[LNB]Sneijder was speaking before Holland's friendly against England on Wednesday was cancelled.[LNB]Asked whether he was planning to stay behind in the UK for talks, he said: "I don't know."[LNB]International team-mate Rafael van der Vaart believes close friend Sneijder would be a good fit for United.[LNB]Tottenham talisman Van der Vaart, who played with Sneijder at both Ajax and Real Madrid, told Sky Sports News: "Of course he would like to play in England, it's the biggest league in the world.[LNB]"He is a good friend of mine and we have contact almost every day. He knows what to expect in the Premier League."[LNB]When asked if he would be playing against Sneijder this season, he replied: "I hope not because Man U are going to be stronger.[LNB]"But he's a great player and he would fit in well at Man U."

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