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Ferguson calls time on Manchester United pursuit of Sneijder

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants to move on from all the speculation linking the Reds with a move for Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder. Even though Ferguson denied having any current interest in the Holland midfielder on Thursday, there has still been plenty of speculation about a deal being discussed in the background.

However, Ferguson's response now is: "Forget it," he said.

"We are looking at some things but I am not so sure Sneijder will be easy to get."

If Ferguson has turned elsewhere for a midfield player to replace the retired Paul Scholes his options are limited.

"I could pick three or four players to come in but they wouldn't be good enough for us so there is no point," said the Scot.

The Scot claims he would be content to face his championship rivals with the current group of players.

"I would be happy enough," he said.

"Maybe I am a bit overloaded in the strikers' positions. The alternatives in midfield are not nearly as strong.

"But I have a good squad."

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