Source: Telegraph
Manchester United encouraged to step up interest in goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev
United are also understood to have revived their attempt to sign Valencia striker David Villa.[LNB]CSKA, who face United in a Champions League group clash in the Luzhniki Stadium later this month, have admitted defeat in their attempts to hold onto the £15 million-rated goalkeeper and given Akinfeev permission to negotiate a move to Europe during the winter break. [LNB] Related ArticlesMichael Owen: more to life than EnglandOwen Hargreaves nearing Manchester United returnSaha reveals United mental tormentManchester United linked with MaiconUnited win fight to sign PogbaSport on televisionWith Edwin van der Sar approaching his 39th birthday on Oct 29, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has started the search for a long-term replacement for the Dutch goalkeeper. [LNB]United had hoped to sign Villa last May when they met Valencia's £35 million asking price. He held out for a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid, but as they have both spent heavily in that area, United might now be an attractive option.[LNB]EmailPrint .at15t_email {display:none !important;}Share|tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/6287188/Manchester-United-encouraged-to-step-up-interest-in-goalkeeper-Igor-Akinfeev.html';tweetmeme_style = 'compact';tweetmeme_source = 'TelegraphNews';Email|Printhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/6287188/Manchester-United-encouraged-to-step-up-interest-in-goalkeeper-Igor-Akinfeev.htmlTelegraphNews Man Utd
