| QUOTE (JackTheLad19 @ Jun 25 2009, 06:28 PM) |
| http://goonertalk.com/2009/06/25/reports-r...bid-for-keeper/ Sounds like shite to me but in the spirit of summer madness er...speculate away. |
| QUOTE (Ach @ Jun 25 2009, 05:35 PM) |
| Brilliant keeper but not needed |
| QUOTE (Arshavinslittlelegs @ Jun 25 2009, 07:20 PM) | ||
Cause Fabianski showered himself with glory every time he played last season. Are you kidding? Hope we get a descent keeper Akinfeev or someone else. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev as they prepare for life after Edwin van der Sar. Manager Alex Ferguson has already started planning for the Dutchman's retirement - and CSKA Moscow's Akinfeev is one of his options. The keeper, 23, has impressed for club and country since arriving on the scene five years ago. He has been on the radar of a number of Europe's top teams and Fergie does not want United to miss out. Van der Sar, 38, says he will make a decision this season about whether to hang up his gloves. Ben Foster is his likely successor after overtaking Tomasz Kuszczak in the United pecking order. And the Pole may be heading for the exit, leaving room for another keeper if Van der Sar does retire. |
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| CSKA Moscow have reportedly attempted to fend off potential suitors for Igor Akinfeev by valuing the goalkeeper at a mammoth £25 million. Manchester United have been linked with the Russia international, but could be deterred from making a bid by the enormous asking price, according to the News of the World. The Sunday tabloid suggests Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson sees Akinfeev as a replacement for current number one Edwin Van der Sar, who will turn 40 next year. Conflicting reports have suggested the Dutch 'keeper will be offered a new contract however, while Ferguson has previously stated he is happy with the options he has in Ben Foster and Tomasz Kuszczak. Akinfeev made a string of remarkable saves at Old Trafford earlier this season as CSKA drew 3-3 with the Red Devils. |