Given Reject Arsenal And Wait For Man Utd..!!

Republic of Ireland Shot-Stopper

Manchester City's Shay Given is attracting interest from a number of clubs ahead of the transfer window re-opening, but he is set to turn down Arsenal and Celtic in the hope of becoming Manchester United's next first-choice goalkeeper. 

In what would be a shock move across the city, Given - who is ready to submit an official transfer request next month - is said to be holding out for a bid from United, who are on the lookout for a new shot-stopper. Current first-choice Edwin van der Sar turned 40 last month and is widely expected to retire at the end of this season - leaving Sir Alex Ferguson searching for a new number one.

Tomasz Kuszczak has been tipped to take over, but the United boss remains unsure if the Pole is ready to step up as the permanent number one.

And Given, who, at 34, still has at least two or three seasons left at the top level, could be the perfect fit as an experienced head to see the club through such a transitional period. The Irish international has proven pedigree in the Premier League with both City and previous clubs Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. And despite suggestions that both Arsenal and Celtic are in the market for the highly-rated veteran, it is being suggested Given would favour Old Trafford over either Parkhead or the Emirates Stadium. Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is keen to bring in a new no.1 because of concerns over both Lukasz Fabianski and Manuel Almunia. However, recent reports suggest the Frenchman would prefer Fulham's Mark Schwarzer or even Liverpool star Pepe Reina. Celtic are hoping Given's Irish roots may persuade him to move north of the border.

But he is unlikely to turn down a club of United's stature if they come calling - and if City give the go-ahead for him to be sold to their bitter rivals.

-courtesy of metro.co.uk

Kalau betol Given nak ke Man Utd..aku SETUJU sangat lah!! Dia memang keeper yg bagus n' punyai pengalaman luas dalam EPL ni..dekat 12-13 tahun jugak laa!! So dia memang sesuai sangat  menjadi pengganti Van Der Sar..korang lak rasa camane?? Sesuai ke or opt for younger keeper?? We just wait n' see what SAF gonna do..and sorry to Arsenal and Celtic, Given dont want to be with u guyz coz UNITED is the BEST..yeehaaa!! GGMU..