Manchester - Only the Bavarians, now Manchester United: Manuel Neuer is in great demand in Europe. The English champions want to lure the Schalke keeper as soon as possible on the island. United has long waive injured number one Edwin van der Sar. The Dutchman suffered a hand injury and will be out two months.
Thus, the tug of war goes to the U-21 European Championship. While the German record champion would shell out around 18 million euros for New, Manchester is even willing to pay more than 20 million euros. "I've heard that said to have interest in New Manchester. As long as I can but there is nothing official, and I will not speak on this issue, "said Schalke coach Felix Magath.
United have the wherewithal for the coup. For the most money of 94 million euro record fee from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid still lieth in the bank. So far, Schalke had categorically ruled out a change in Nevers. But with an offer from Manchester Magath could be weak. For if the talent would not go to the competition in Munich, while fresh funding would be there to slam on the transfer market. On the list is the Brazilian Mineiro. The defensive midfielder, most recently under contract at Chelsea, is currently without a club and trained with since Wednesday against Schalke.
