Sir Alex is reportedly considering replacing one world class keeper with another.

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Manchester United and Bayern Munich are both mulling moves for Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, according to reports in Italy.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s side have been linked with a string of glove-men in recent weeks, with veteran Dutchman Edwin van der Sar expected to retire at the end of the season.

Schalke stopper Manuel Neuer, Sporting glove-man Rui Patricio, Lazio custodian Fernando Muslera, Bayer Leverkusen ‘keeper Rene Adler, Fiorentina shot-stopper Sebastien Frey and CSKA Moscow No.1 Igor Akinfeev are all reportedly on Ferguson’s shortlist.

The Old Trafford supremo ruled out a move for the latter following Tuesday’s Champions League draw with the Russians.

But, according to Tuttosport, Italian stalwart Buffon is also on the Red Devils’ radar.

The 31-year-old has made more than 200 league appearances for the Old Lady since arri