Scholes\u2019 retirement this summer after 17 years of service at Old Trafford leaves manager Sir Alex Ferguson with a gap to fill in the centre of midfield before the new season.<\/p>\nTottenham\u2019s Luka Modric and Arsenal\u2019s Samir Nasri have both been touted as possible successors to the midfielder, but it is Sneijder who appears to be the likeliest target, with Inter reportedly willing to sell to fund their own transfer activity.<\/p>\n
The Dutchman boasts an impressive list of achievements, with domestic titles in Spain and Italy as well as a Champions League triumph on his CV, and Beckham has no doubt the 27-year-old would be a great success at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo replace Scholesy, they\u2019re going to have to get someone special,” he told reporters.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of talk about Sneijder and he\u2019s such a talented player, I\u2019m sure he would fit right into a Manchester United team.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe could do a job there, without a doubt. Scholesy is the one player they want to replace. He was such a great talent and he will be missed.\u201d<\/p>\n
One man already signed to replace a veteran at the club is new keeper David de Gea, who has been brought in from Atletico Madrid following the retirement of Edwin van der Sar.<\/p>\n
Beckham readily admits that De Gea faces a considerable challenge to achieve the same level of success as his Dutch predecessor, but remains confident the 20-year-old possesses the right blend of experience and talent to succeed.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve seen them bring in the young keeper, with great experience of playing in La Liga,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s got a huge space to fill because Edwin van der Sar was so successful, but I don\u2019t think that will be a problem.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s played at a good level in Spain and let\u2019s hope he does well because United have always had good keepers.\u201d<\/p>\n
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