One year on from the 'will he, won't he' episode that was Wesley
Sneijder's near-move to Manchester United, the Dutchman's market
value has dropped dramatically after a hugely disappointing 2011-12
campaign. The trequartista rarely featured in the
Nerazzurri's few bright moments of last season, and was
also unable to help resurrect Netherlands' hopes of progressing at
Euro 2012.
Along with the tightening grip of their economic situation,
Sneijder's difficult year has helped scare off United, and a
big-money switch to join former team-mate Samuel Eto'o at Anzhi
appears to be his most likely option. After having spent one year
too long at San Siro already, he will hope to seal a deal one way
or another before September 1.