Ferguson denies Sneijder bid

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected reports that he has made a bid for Dutch star Wesley Sneijder. Sneijder, who is preparing for Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain, has been one of the stars of the tournament and his form is believed to have attracted interest from a host of clubs, including United.Reports earlier this week claimed United had sounded out Inter Milan about a move for the classy playmaker. Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti claimed United had made an approach for the former Real Madrid man, but that the club had no plans to sell Sneijder.

However, Ferguson insists he has not made any bid for the player and is happy with his current squad at Old Trafford. “I don’t know where those reports about Sneijder came from,” Ferguson told the Mail on Sunday. “How can anybody turn me down when I haven’t even made a bid? I believe the squad is stronger than last season with the younger players having another year under their belts”

Ferguson also played down suggestions that he was lining up a move for Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil as an alternative to Sneijder.

This is very interesting as Sir Alex thinks we are actually stronger than last season simply because the younger playeys have a bit more experience. In my opinion, this underlines my fear this summer that we wouldn’t be buying anyone. However, the manner in which Fergie put it ie. ”We’ve a better squad since the young lads have a year’s more experience” gives me some comfort and leaves me optimistic for the coming season. And with the additions of Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling, I am quietly confident we can reclaim the title next season. I am also happy we are not interested in Ozil as I don’t think he’s what we need right now at all. The last thing our squad needs is another young attackinig midfielder, especially since we have Scholes, Carrick, Anderson, Gibson and possibly Cleverly next season.

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