Wesley Sneijder wont join Manchester United claim Inter

Last updated : 17 August 2011 By Daily Mail

Sneijder has been linked with a move to Manchester United and revealed at the weekend he could be sold for the right price after 'unofficial talks' had begun.

Moratti has, however, denied those comments, saying there has never been any such negotiations and that Inter are not interested in selling one of their key men.

In demand: Wesley Sneijder (centre) has long been linked with Manchester United

Moratti revealed his resolve to keep Sneijder has been strengthened further by the imminent departure of starstriker Samuel Eto'o, who is set to join big-spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.

'There has never been any kind of talks about Wes,' Moratti told Gazzetta dello Sport.

'It doesn't matter whether Eto'o stays put or leaves the club. Sneijder was untouchable before the situation with Eto'o and he has become even more so now Eto'o could leave.

'Sneijder is going nowhere.'

Moratti's comments come amid reports Sneijder is prepared to slash his wage demands to force through a move to United.

The midfielder appeared to have priced himself out a move by demanding ?200,000 a week.

On his way: Samuel Eto'o is set to leave Inter for Russia

But Sneijder is said to be prepared to accept ?140,000, a wage that would make him the second highest paid player at United, behind Wayne Rooney.

TheOld Trafford club are believed to have sounded Sneijder out about a possible deal but could not agree personal terms on the ?35million deal.

The Dutchman believed United would return with an improved offer but has now been forced to relent.

Sneijder claimed last week that he was keen on a move to United.

He said: 'Manchester United haven't made an official approach yet.

'But there have been unofficial talks, there have been contacts. But then there are always contacts.

Exit: Sneijder is believed to be keen to leave Inter this summer

'Thesituation is that I am now an Inter player, and chances are that I willstill be that come August 31. There is also a chance I could leave.

'Thatisn'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.

'They don't want to lose me but there is a chance they will let me go.

'If something crosses my path, I have enough time to make my decision.'

Moratti also confirmed speculation regarding the club's interest in Manchester City's wantaway striker Carlos Tevez, but believes any deal is unlikely as he instead looks at other options to fill Eto'o's departure.

'The names that have been mentioned are correct,' he added.

Staying put: Carlos Tevez looks set to miss out on a move to Inter Milan

'We have been following Tevez, (Ezequiel) Lavezzi and (Diego) Forlan. It will be difficult to sort an agreement for the City striker but the others we are considering. We'll see.'

Moratti all but confirmed Eto'o would be leaving the club in the next few days, with a number of reports suggesting he will undergo a medical at Anzhi tomorrow.

'I will really miss him if everything goes ahead,' Moratti added.

'Not just as a player, but also as a human being. He's a great guy and a superb player.

'He has always been an example to follow and is a real professional.

'When we get offers like this it is hard to ignore them. The financial fair play is a serious matter and we needed to consider it.'

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