I'll help Fergie find my replacement, says retiring United keeper Edwin van der Sar

31 January 2011 16:22
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has admitted he expects to assist  boss Sir Alex Ferguson in the hunt for his replacement following his retirement at the end of the season.[LNB]Van der Sar confirmed on Thursday that he would retire at the end of the current campaign, bringing an end to a stellar 20-year career.[LNB] Big boots to fill: Retiring Van der Sar will leave a big void in the United rearguard[LNB]'I think the manager will talk to me.[LNB]'Obviously you have some conversations about yourself or about other things.[LNB]'But I presume they have done some homework already because I don't think this is a big shock.[LNB]'I would expect them to have a few possibilities on their radar,' said the United keeper.[LNB] Dutch delight: Netherlands keeper Maarten Stekelenburg is on United's radar[LNB]Van der Sar's international compatriot Maarten Stekelenburg has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, and the Ajax keeper even replaced the former Juventus and Fulham star at international level when the United goalkeeper retired from international duty in 2008.[LNB] LIVE: Deadline day - follow all latest news as the January transfer window slams shutClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during JanuaryTottenham lodge ?17m bid to land former Man United striker Forlan[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Edwin Van Der Sar

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