Fergie in for German stopper and other red-hot gossip

(10-10-2010) Manchester United are lining up 24-year-old German international Manuel Neuer as a replacement for Edwin van der Sar. According to reports, Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to shell out £10m for the Schalke star, who he views as one of the brightest goalkeeping talents in Europe. Elsewhere, Stoke want to sign Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne, currently on loan at Wolves, on a permanent basis in January; Manchester City are poised to make a £13m move for Lyon defender Aly Cissokho; and Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists there is no pressure to sell star players such as striker Wayne Rooney, despite the club announcing losses of £83.6m.