Cantona exclusive: United should buy Sneijder - he's the new me.

As reported by the Mirror earlier this week , Inter Milan midfielder Sneijder is mulling over an offer to quit Serie A and become Old Trafford's record signing.

United legend Cantona said: "Sneijder is one of the best. He will be great for the team."

The Frenchman returns to Old Trafford this week, 14 years after his retirement from the Reds, for Paul Scholes' testimonial.

And Cantona has fully endorsed 27-year-old Sneijder's ability to inherit the mantle from Scholes.

Speaking at the London launch of a book on iconic US side New York Cosmos, where he is now director of soccer, Cantona said: "Sneijder is an excellent player.

"He is what Manchester United needs. There's no-one like him right now.

He's strong. Sometimes he reminds me of myself."

Cantona established himself as one of the best players in United's history during his time at the club.

He is regarded as playing a key role in re-establishing the club as a force after leading the Class of '92 to four Premier League titles in his five years there.

Cantona also clinched two League and FA Cup Doubles.

Inter have repeatedly played down the chances of Sneijder leaving the San Siro, maintaining he will play in this weekend's Super Cup game against AC Milan in Beijing.

Inter's chief executive officer, Ernesto Paolilli, said yesterday: "Sneijder is here and he's an important part of our team."

Inter coach Gian Piero Gasperini said earlier this week: "He's playing for us, training with us and he'll play on Saturday. There is no Sneijder problem."

United, however, have until the end of the month to seal the deal.

And earlier this week Sneijder himself refused to rule out a move to the Premier League champions.

The midfielder, who would have to his Inter wages of £250,000 a week slashed, said: "There is always a chance something will happen but we will see."

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