Manchester United Preparing Bid for Buffon

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After already having turned down a switch to Manchester City this summer, it seems that Gianluigi Buffon could still yet have a future in the north of England following recent reports in the News Of The World.

Sir Alex Ferguson has always been a long admirer of the Italian goalkeeper and it is now believed Manchester United are lining up an €18 million bid for Buffon.

The English giants are well aware that current custodian Edwin Van der Sar must eventually be replaced given that he will turn 40 in October. However, much depends on the success of new Juve coach Luigi Del Neri, who took over the Italian giants this summer.

Should the tactician manage to install some stability at the club, it is likely that the Bianconeri will look to cash in on Buffon, who has struggled with a number of back injuries over the last twelve months.


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