Gianluigi Buffon to replace Edward Van der Sar at Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson has always been known for having an eye in spotting talent over the years, which can be said has helped him transform Manchester United into one of Europe’s most dominating club. Every great club needs a great goalkeeper and with Edward Van der Sar on the brink of hitting 40-years of age - Gianluigi Buffon is next on United’s wanted list.
The United boss has earmarked the vastly experienced keeper as a replacement for Van der Sar but doesn’t feel the urgent need to replace the Dutchman until the end of the season when the 39-year-old may well hang up his gloves.
Juventus-keeper Buffon will also want to wait until next summer before agreeing to any deal.
The 32-year-old admitted to being unhappy at his current club after they suffered a horrible season, failing to secure a Champions League spot and if the Serie A giants fail again this season then Buffon will consider his options to leave the club he has represented for nine years.
But a move for the former Parma man will not be cheap with some estimating his value at around £15m however given the success Buffon has achieved over the years, that figure may well be a reasonable fee for a ready made able replacement for the current number one at Old Trafford.
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