Wesley Sneijder could leave Galatasaray in January (Picture: Getty Images)

Manchester United and Southampton are on red alert after reportedly being informed of Wesley Sneijder’s desire to leave Galatasaray in January.

The Mail claims that the Netherlands midfielder is keen to leave the Turkish club in the winter transfer window, with Galatasaray chiefs open to selling Sneijder to help ease their financial issues.

The 30-year-old currently earns £2.5million-a-year at Galatasaray, and after having failed to have paid their player on more than one occasion in the past, Galatasaray are believed to be willing to part with the midfielder for about £9million next month.

It is claimed that Sneijder’s representatives have already started the process of identifying a potential destination for their client – with United and Southampton thought to have been contacted about his availability.




Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal knows all about Sneijder’s abilities after managing him during the World Cup in Brazil this summer while Saints manager Ronald Koeman – also Dutch – is claimed to be keen on potentially making a bid for the 30-year-old.

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