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Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder told to decide on his future by club president.


















Wesley Sneijder: Has been urged to make a decision over his futureinter Milan president Massimo Moratti has called on Wesley Sneijder to make a decision over his future by the end of the day on Monday.



The Dutch midfielder has been locked in talks with Galatasaray over a potential move to Istanbul this weekend after Inter accepted a reported 10million euro bid for his services.
Reports in Italy suggest Inter will use the money from his transfer to fund a swoop for highly-rated Corinthians midfielder Paulinho.
Sneijder has not featured for the Nerazzurri since September having rejected a proposed two million euro pay cut, with Moratti just as eager to bring the uncomfortable stand-off to an end.
He told the Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday: "It would be professional if he would make his decision by the end of the day."
In the absence of an anticipated approach from a Premier League side, with Manchester United having been heavily linked with the player in 2011, Galatasaray soon emerged as Sneijder's most likely destination when the Turkish giants became the first club to make their interest public.
On Saturday, a statement published on Gala's official website read: "The transfer of Wesley Sneijder has been agreed between Inter and the club, and negotiations are ongoing with the player."
The Super Lig leaders return from a winter break for Friday's game at Kasimpasa, while Inter attempt to narrow Juventus' lead at the top of the Serie A table.
A 2-0 victory over Pescara at the weekend saw the Nerazzurri close to within seven points of Antonio Conte's Juve, but Sneijder made just five appearances at the start of the season before suffering a leg injury against Chievo.
Rumours of a contract dispute were confirmed when Sneijder - who won the treble under Jose Mourinho - failed to return to the first team on his recovery, later revealing he would not agree reduced terms on a five-year contract he signed in 2010.
Inter head coach Andrea Stramaccioni has maintained the 28-year-old's ongoing omission is a tactical choice, despite a serious injury crisis that has seen up to 10 senior players sidelined throughout the autumn.



Staying put: Ronaldo scotches United return, for now, and will see out deal


 The Portuguese superstar has made clear his intentions to remain in Spain until the end of his contract in 2015






Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he wants to remain with the club until the end of his contract, but confessed that he did not know what the future held beyond that.
Ronaldo has been the subject of intense speculation since admitting he was "sad" for professional reasons back in September, with reports linking him with a move away from the Bernabeu.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson even confessed recently that he'd love to have the winger back at Old Trafford.
However, the Portugal international is adamant he is not looking to leave the Spanish champions before his current contract runs out on 2015.
Speaking to fifa.com in an interview that was conducted at last week's Ballon d'Or awards and published today, Ronaldo said: "I want to see out my contract at Real Madrid: I'm very clear about that. After that, well, I don't know what'll happen in the future."
The speculation about the future of their star player is not the only headache Madrid have had to deal with this season.
Saturday's goalless draw with bottom club Osasuna left Madrid in third place in the Primera Division standings, a massive 18 points behind leaders and arch rivals Barcelona.





Man United lining-up summer bid for unhappy Belgian superstar





United want to bring midfielder to Old Trafford next summer.
Manchester United are planning a summer bid for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, fanatix has learnt.

Sir Alex Ferguson was interested in signing the Belgium international last summer but the mega-rich Russians blew the Red Devils out of the water, paying Benfica £32m for Witsel.
But the 23-year-old, whose father is from the Caribbean, has struggled to settle in St Petersburg and was reportedly left disgusted by a open letter from Zenit fans urging the club not to sign any non-white or non-European players.
United are preparing for life without veterans Ryan Giggs, 39, and Paul Scholes, 38, and Ferguson is understood to see Witsel as a key addition to his squad next summer.
The Scot is hopeful of landing the Belgian star for considerably less than Zenit paid for him, banking of the former Standard Liege player to demand an exit.
Under FIFA legislation, Witsel cannot play for another club this season but is interested in joining compatriots Marouane Fellaini, Eden Hazard and Jan Vertonghen in the Premier League next term.
Witsel, who can play in central midfield or the right wing, has made a decent start to life at Zenit, scoring twice in eight appearances and impressing in the group stage of the Champions League.






Arsenal to Make Surprise Move for Veteran Inter Milan Goal Machine


Emirates Stadium boss Arsene Wenger targets in-form striker.

Arsene Wenger will reportedly look to boost his Arsenal attack with a move for Inter Milan veteran Diego Milito according to Ladbrokes.
This source states that the 33 year old Argentine may not be a player the Gunners boss would usually target, Wenger be renowned for targeting youthful talents, but that the Emirates Stadium manager is willing to make an exception due to the Inter Milan forward’s proven track record at the highest level.
Milito has racked up over 200 top tier goals in a career that has seen the former Genoa man win domestic honours in Italy and Argentina as well as playing a pivotal role in the Nerazzurri’s Champions League triumph in 2009/10.
Indeed in his first season at the San Siro Milito scored 30 goals to help Jose Mourinho’s side to a treble that also including a Serie A and Coppa Italia double.
Diego Milito has scored eight goals in 18 Serie A matches this season and is still a crucial member of Andrea Stramaccioni’s first team set-up but the veteran has been linked with a move to finish his career in his native Argentina but the chance to try his luck in the Premier League may tempt the lethal finisher.
Wenger may see an experienced talent like Milito as an ideal alternative to first team strikers Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott and his pursuit of Barcelona forward David Villa does seem to suggest that the French boss is willing to bring in a player of advanced years to help strengthen his attack.

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