Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United’s target of in the Champions League, Dutchman Wesley Sneijder plays a key role transfer almost over.

Manchester United hasn’t done so badly signing Dutch players in the last decade or so. The likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Edwin van der Sar and most recently Robin van Persie immediately come to mind in that respect.

If the latest rumours are to be believed (and let’s be honest, most of the time they aren’t), Wesley Sneijder could soon follow in his countrymen’s footsteps and make the high-profile move to Old Trafford this January

The Red Devils have tracked the 28-year-old since 2010, with Sir Alex Ferguson known to be a huge admirer of his talents.

So why not pick a potential Manchester United starting XI to include the superstar? The transfer may be one more akin to FIFA 13 than reality, but you just never know with Fergie.

A typical No. 10, the Dutchman seems to only feel comfortable playing the trequartistarole for Inter, with little inclination for dropping back and helping his team defensively. Although he clearly prefers to play in behind a lone striker, he often has a tendency to drift out to the flanks in his quest for as many touches of the ball as possible.

His long-range passing and shooting abilities have always been a key aspect of his game—in many respects he is very similar to the type of player that Wayne Rooney has swiftly developed into this term.

One possible formation that would suit Sneijder is the diamond, but that would require Wayne Rooney pushing up alongside van Persie in attack, removing him from the deeper-lying position that he has so excelled in.

There is also the 4-4-2, but Sneijder is such an attacking player, there would be a real lack of defensive cover in the shape of his central partner.

So how do you include both the Dutchman and Rooney in the same lineup?

I’ve plumped for Tom Cleverley alongside Anderson in a three-man central midfield ahead of the Japanese playmaker Shinji Kagawa, and also included Michael Carrick in his natural holding position.

Wesley Sneijder has the natural disposition to push forward as much as possible, so the concept of him playing alongside a Carrick or Darren Fletcher in a deeper role is fatally flawed.

Manchester United’s defensive deficiencies this season has been in large part due to a lack of midfield support—teaming Sneijder up with Michael Carrick in the 4-2-3-1 would only make matters worse.

Manchester United Wesley Sneijder Transfer:Wesley Sneijder is more likely to join Manchester United Dutchman Agent Said

Wesley Sneijder, according to Damiani, will certainly leave Inter Milan in the next transfer window, following a contract dispute, which saw the Dutchman being frozen out of the team line-up since September and the agent believes Manchester United would be his likely destination.

The player’s agent Oscar Damiani said;“I think that his next target is the Premier League, at a club like Manchester United. I do not think other clubs good solution for Wesley.

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