Source: Daily_Mail
Bayern Munich beat Man United to keeper Manuel Neuer
Bayern Munich have reportedly beat Manchester United to the signature of German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, in a deal worth an estimated ?17m.[LNB]Neuer, 25, is set to leaveChampions League semi-finalists Schalke 04 at the end of the season.[LNB]Debt-ridden Schalke will allow Neuer - who was rumoured to be on Sir Alex Ferguson's radar, to move at the end of the current campaign sothey can claim a transfer fee rather than let him leave for free.[LNB] On the move? Manuel Neuer set to join Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich [LNB]Despite reaching the Champions League semi-finals - wherethey face Manchester United - mid table Schalke have had a disappointingBundesliga campaign.[LNB]'I wanted to be honest and explain my decision,' a tearfulNeuer told reporters at a packed news conference in Gelsenkirchen whilefighting back the tears.[LNB] 'I want to develop further and take a new big step inmy career.'[LNB] Arsenal set to rival Manchester United for Neuer in bid to solve keeper crisisManchester United send goalkeeping coach to spy on Neuer and AdlerAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson
