Schalke chairman Clemens Tonnies has claimed Manchester
United are interested in signing goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Sir Alex Ferguson is looking for a replacement for Edwin van der
Saar with the 40-year-old Dutchman retiring at the end of the
season.
Neuer is Germany's number one and, at 24, already one of the
most highly-rated goalkeepers in Europe.
Tonnies told the Bild newspaper: "An international agent
approached me and informed me that Manchester United are interested
in Neuer.
"If Manchester United make a written inquiry then we will deal
with it."
Neuer's contract with the Royal Blues expires next year and
there would be no shortage of suitors should he choose to move
on.
Bayern Munich are long-standing admirers and coach Louis van
Gaal on Tuesday openly declared his interest in the player.
