According to a report in the Manchester Evening News, reigning
Premier League champions Manchester United are considering making a
move for Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
The Red Devils are in the market for a new goalkeeper due to the
expected retirement of Edwin van der Sar at the end of this
campaign. Back-up glovesman Ben Foster has been unable to impress
so far whenever called upon.
The 23-year-old Neuer appeared to be on his way to Bayern Munich
earlier this summer, but the transfer eventually collapsed due to
Schalke's hefty asking price. However, United manager Alex Ferguson
appears to be ready to match Schalke's €20 million price-tag.
Ferguson reportedly considers Neuer as the perfect replacement for
Van der Sar and would be more than happy to add the German
international to his squad with immediate effect in order to give
him the chance to adapt to English football before taking over from
the Dutchman next term.
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