Galatasaray have been waiting on the Dutchman to complete his move to Istanbul, although the player reportedly wants to move to England.

“We’ll wait another three or four days for Sneijder. If the deal collapses, then we have alternatives.

“The figures quoted in the media are wrong. Our deal with Inter is worth €7.5m. The player knows our proposal.

“Inter are now calculating things with Sneijder. Our offer for his wages is below €5.5m. It is also true that our Coach Fatih Terim wants Sneijder, as he is the first name on his list.

“I see no reason why the transfer should not go through. Even if it does collapse, it won’t be the end of the world.”