Source: Daily_Mail
Van der Sar ready to stay at Manchester United for at least another year
Edwin van der Sar is expected to sign a new one-year contact withManchester United next week, worth around £5million, that will delay byat least 12 months any need for the club to find a successor. [LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson's scouts have been busily assessing suitablegoalkeepers over the past year, planning for the day when the39-year-old retires. [LNB]Schalke's Manuel Neuer has so far been the pick of the crop but hisclub price him at £15m, which would be too big a chunk of United'sreduced transfer budget.[LNB] Hanging on: Edwin Van der Sar in action against Aston Villa[LNB] But the improved circumstances of Van der Sar's wife, Annemarie van Kesteren, who collapsed with a suspected stroke over Christmas, means the Dutch goalkeeper will now be able to commit to another year. [LNB]It is likely to be Van der Sar's last playing contract with United, though it does buy them some time to sort out the problematic succession. [LNB]Ben Foster will be sold in the summer, with Sunderland the probable buyers, while Tomasz Kuszczak is likely to remain the reserve keeper. David Beckham will be out for revenge against Manchester United, warns Teddy SheringhamVidic for Real! Man United defender set to join Ronaldo at Madrid in £20m dealKeep magic-man Rooney fresh for World Cup! Capello's plea to FergieMANCHESTER UNITED FC
