 Wesley Sneijder is not seen as an 'ideal' replacement for Paul Scholes, Sir Alex Ferguson has told Italian media. United were chasing Sneijder's signature over the summer, but the proposed transfer with Inter Milan collapsed. The 27-year-old was thought to have been Ferguson's no.1 choice after Scholsey retired... Only Spain and Barcelona midfield duo Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta would be capable of succeeding Paul Scholes' role at Old Trafford, according to Sir Alex. The gaffer was in the hunt for a number of central players in the transfer window, but did not bring in a mid despite the incessant speculation. Wes Sneijder admitted that he thought he was bound for The Red Devils, but confirmed he will stay at Inter Milan for the foreseeable future. In Rome midweek, Sir Alex told press in Italy: "Sneijder is not the ideal replacement for Scholes. He's a fantastic player, but he was not who we were looking for to replace Scholes. Only Xavi and Iniesta are comparable to Scholes." Speaking of youth replacing Paul, Fergie said: "It's very easy for me because I always look forward. There is no doubt about who is the manager of United. I am the coach: today, tomorrow and the day after." "I can work in the short and long term. Of course, it becomes very difficult to separate from a player who has built a family relationship. But I have to focus on young players and try out other teams, to find someone equal or better than those who left." It is understood that wage demands from Sneijder's party were a put-off for Chief Executive David Gill, who spent almost £60 Million on David De Gea, Phil Jones and Ashley Young this summer. CommentsRedboy 06/09/2011 9:04pm
I agree with SAF, who daren't! Sniegder couldnt replace a car battery.wel done SAF in buying Ashley Y. u no wots best, never doubted u after wot I said about livershite in '86. Young 18 06/09/2011 11:29pm
when The Sun broke the stroy a few weeks i taught he was signed the way the broke it like we told you so ; i never for give that shite paper our Sky l33bo 06/09/2011 11:34pm
how many ppl said Ashley young was a bad signing guys. wen ppl like me backed him to be a success at utd McGowan 07/09/2011 12:10pm
I said young would be good but didn't think he would be this good, to me nani and valencia will go head to head for the right wing. Tom 07/09/2011 12:30pm
Young 18... Young 18 07/09/2011 1:21pm
@ Tom all i was saying is i wanted him but was it to much media hype on it and were never realy in for him ; that is all i was saying Raafay 07/09/2011 2:33pm
well I respect SAF but SAF said snejinder is da perfect replacement for scholsey and when da deal collapse he is saying he is not scholes that's not rigth ………BTW ash is a lovely signing ........... Mikeyy 07/09/2011 2:43pm
Snijder situation ova he not n neva is cmin forget the bald bastard we bigger than he will eva be Bill McNeal 07/09/2011 3:21pm
How is a trequartista the perfect replacement for a regista? Anon italia 07/09/2011 3:33pm
Bill McNeil how is an attacking midfielder a replacement for a director if you are going to use Italian pick the right vocabulary fool otherwise stick your own language testa da cazzo Toufic 07/09/2011 4:43pm
I wanted sooooo much sneijder !!!!! I think we should bring jack wilsher he is very gd and young Young 18 07/09/2011 8:09pm
does anyone now if he can be signed in January and still play in the Champions league look at Chelsea last year they about Torres and he was cup tied but played in the Champions league and also about David Luiz so he did not play in the Champions league but Torres did Michael United 07/09/2011 8:11pm
I wanted Wes but then ...... Man Utd 8 -2 ARSenal Well Done SAF Mufcnick 07/09/2011 8:57pm
United font need sneijder wilshire would be a great signing but arsenal won't sell him to us cleverley is the man Chopper 08/09/2011 8:06am
Torres and liverpool didn't play in the champs League last season young 18 der Chris m 08/09/2011 9:03am
Wes is world class jst to expensive its a shame realy cleverly wil b our man no doubt but u should al prepare for a dip in form from the youngsters at sme point in the season it wil hapen then theyl b taken out of the spotlight for a bit Comments are closed. |  
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