Buffon move to United

(GSM) – Juventus goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon admitted that he’d accept Manchester United in exchange for Nemanja Vidic plus £20m.

Juventus have repeatedly stated they will not sell their goalkeeper, but the likely failure to qualify for the Champions League has precipitated a change of heart.

“The decision does not depend on Champions League qualification, but we must carry on in these circumstances and at the end of the season we’ll see what happens,” confessed Buffon.

Tuttosport newspaper now suggests that Manchester United are the more likely destination, as they can offer a large cash sum plus defender Vidic.

They need an heir to the ageing Edwin Van der Sar, while Manchester City also have the funds to intervene.

Bayern Munich have been linked with Buffon before as a replacement for Hans Jorg Butt.

Juventus already have their eye on next season with several options open to them, including Cagliari goalkeeper Federico Marchetti, Palermo’s Salvatore Sirigu and Villarreal man Diego Lopez.

Tuttosport points out that Diego Lopez shares an agent with Rafa Benitez, who is still considering an offer to take over at Juve.