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.