Rafael van der Vaart believes Wesley Sneijder is keen to play in the Premier League and would not be surprised to see his Holland team-mate join Manchester United.
Inter Milan playmaker Sneijder has been repeatedly linked with a move to United this summer, despite both clubs insisting no negotiations have taken place.
Sneijder revealed at the weekend that Inter would be prepared to sell for the right price and he anticipated his future to become clearer in the coming days.
Van der Vaart moved to the Premier League to join Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid last summer and created a favourable impression.
And the Spurs star feels his fellow former Ajax youngster is eager to join him in English football and is aware of the demands of the Premier League.
"Of course he would like to play in England, it's the biggest league in the world," Van der Vaart told Sky Sports News.
"He is a good friend of mine and we have contact almost every day. He knows what to expect in the Premier League."
Van der Vaart is confident Sneijder would fit in well at United, although he jokingly suggested he did not want his compatriot to join the Premier League champions.
When asked if he will be playing against Sneijder this season, he replied: "I hope not because Manchester United are going to be stronger.
"But he's a great player and he fits in well at Manchester United."
Van der Vaart also revealed his belief that Tottenham team-mate Luka Modric will still be at White Hart Lane at the start of next month.
Modric has been at the centre of one of the transfer sagas of the summer, with Chelsea having seen two bids rejected for the Croatia playmaker.
The Blues have been pondering whether to make a third attempt in the coming days, with reports claiming they will test Spurs' resolve with a £30million offer.
Van der Vaart knows Modric has been upset by Spurs' refusal to negotiate with their London rivals but expects the 25-year-old to give his all when the transfer window closes in three weeks' time.
"I'm really happy that he's going to stay because he's an important player for us," Van der Vaart told Sky Sports News.
"Almost every day we ask him to stay and say, 'Have a great season - then you can go!'
"The chairman always said he's going to stay, no questions about it.
"I understand he was a little bit disappointed, but in a few weeks he's going to be happy again."
