Villa set to bid for Sneijder following the collapse of his Valencia move

goldenHuddlestone · 06-05-2007, 05:07 PM

Aston Villa will reportedly make a move for Ajax's Wesley Sneijder after his move to Valencia collapsed, according to the Birmingham Mail.

The Dutch international has made it clear he sees his future away from the Amsterdam ArenA but the Villans will face some tough competition, with Barcelona tipped to show an interest should Portuguese star Deco leave.

The paper says Villa boss Martin O'Neill watched the 22 year old in action in the Dutch Cup final and could now make his move after Valencia had 3 bids of £8million rejected.

Sneijder said: "The only way to break with Ajax is by kicking up a fuss. But that's not my style. This is the moment for a transfer. I have been playing in the 1st team at Ajax for 5 years. And surely Ajax don't want to let me walk out for free in 2 years' time?"

However, the Dutch giants are clearly reluctant to lose the midfielder who scored 18 goals in the Eredivisie last season and it would take a huge offer from Villa to force Ajax's hand.

The club's sporting director Martin Van Geel said: "Wesley is 22 years old. I know of his ambitions, but he can easily fulfil these when he's 23, 24 or even 25 years old. We're sorry for him, but we'ren't unhappy to have Wesley here another year. There will always be other options in the future, but for now, there are no tangible contacts with other clubs. Luckily, I know Wesley doesn't feel it's a punishment to stay a bit longer in Amsterdam, so in a way nothing is lost."

Matt the Thrasher · 06-06-2007, 10:26 AM

Sneijder would be a great signing for the Villa

ChampMan · 06-06-2007, 11:58 AM

he would be. I have heard him linked with Spurs as well and I really hope they go all out to get him because he is a fantastic player.

06-05-2007, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Villa set to bid for Sneijder following the collapse of his Valencia move Aston Villa will reportedly make a move for Ajax's Wesley Sneijder after his move to Valencia collapsed, according to the Birmingham Mail. The Dutch international has made it clear he sees his future away from the Amsterdam ArenA but the Villans will face some tough competition, with Barcelona tipped to show an interest should Portuguese star Deco leave. The paper says Villa boss Martin O'Neill watched the 22 year old in action in the Dutch Cup final and could now make his move after Valencia had 3 bids of £8million rejected. Sneijder said: "The only way to break with Ajax is by kicking up a fuss. But that's not my style. This is the moment for a transfer. I have been playing in the 1st team at Ajax for 5 years. And surely Ajax don't want to let me walk out for free in 2 years' time?" However, the Dutch giants are clearly reluctant to lose the midfielder who scored 18 goals in the Eredivisie last season and it would take a huge offer from Villa to force Ajax's hand. The club's sporting director Martin Van Geel said: "Wesley is 22 years old. I know of his ambitions, but he can easily fulfil these when he's 23, 24 or even 25 years old. We're sorry for him, but we'ren't unhappy to have Wesley here another year. There will always be other options in the future, but for now, there are no tangible contacts with other clubs. Luckily, I know Wesley doesn't feel it's a punishment to stay a bit longer in Amsterdam, so in a way nothing is lost."

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06-06-2007, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,244 vCash: 379	Sneijder would be a great signing for the Villa The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

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ChampMan First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: England Posts: 48 vCash: 500	he would be. I have heard him linked with Spurs as well and I really hope they go all out to get him because he is a fantastic player.