Edwin van der Sar eyes new contract to take him well into his 40s at Manchester United

07 September 2010 09:32
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is hoping for 12 month extension to his contract - but needs to play 30 games this season to earn it. [LNB]The veteran Dutch stopper penned a year-long deal at Old Trafford in February with a clause written in which could take him past his 41st birthday. [LNB] Battling it out: Van der Sar (r) may have to sit it out on European nights as Kuszczak is handed his chance[LNB]But he featured just 29 times for the Reds last term and faces stern competition from Poliosh reserve Tomasz Kuszczak. [LNB] Kuszczak, 28, is expected to be given the nod in European competition ahead of the former Holland international who turns 40 next month as Sir Alex Ferguson hands his first choice keeper a break between games. [LNB] I'm ready! Shamed Wayne Rooney roars in-flight pledge of defiance to England boss Fabio CapelloGiggs warned: Take Wales job and your playing days at United are overDivorce? I don't care, says shamed England and Manchester United star Wayne RooneyMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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