Manuel Neuer open to Manchester United move

07 October 2010 16:51
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has left the door open for an approach by Manchester United by denying he has agreed to join Bayern Munich.[LNB]The 24-year-old has refused to commit his future to Schalke beyond the end of the season but when he described reports of a deal with Bayern as 'humbug'.[LNB]The towering No 1's future at Schalke has been under scrutiny since he admitted his unhappiness following Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga defeat by rivals Nuremberg.[LNB] Taking a dive: Neuer admits his future at Schalke is unclear[LNB]Manchester United have watched him as a potential replacement for Edwin van der Sar, but he is not the only name on the English side's short list.[LNB]'My future is open,' he said. 'I've always said that in any case I will play at Schalke until the end of the season.'[LNB]Just as United are looking to replace a veteran keeper, Bayern need a replacement for 36-year-old Hans-Jorg Butt. [LNB]Former Munich star Oliver Kahn believes Neuer fits the bill, if not next summer then when the national team keeper's contract runs out in 2012.[LNB] Van der Sar will retire at end of the season, says Old Trafford coachSergio Aguero priced out of Chelsea and Manchester United's reach with bumper Atletico Madrid contractRooney is a chav! Macheda's dig at Manchester United strike partnerChelsea should be unbeaten after their easy start to season, says FergieMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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