Sir Alex Ferguson is keeping close tabs on greatly rated Danish custodian Anders Lindegaard. The 26 year old Dane currently plays for Norwegian side Aalesunds and is well thought-out one of the most promising keepers in Europe. He is the ideal candidate and would fit the bill nicely at Old Trafford, with Manchester United just having offloaded Ben Foster to Birmingham for £6 million. The Manchester Evening reports that Fergie is on the lookout for a appropriate heir to the 39 year old incumbent Edwin van der Sar. The Red Devils also do have Thomasz Kuszczak as back up for the Dutchman but he is unsuccessfully to make an impression thus far in his stint at the club. As a result, Manchester United has been connected with a whole host of keepers ranging from Manuel Neuer to Igor Afkinfeev.  Anders Lindegaard has been playing international football at a very high level for a long time now and that has been noticed around Europe. He definitely has the skills to play in the Premier League. Another candidate in waiting is 20 year old Ben Amos who has scaled up to number three in the pecking order following the departure of Foster. Commenting on Amos, Fergie said; we think he is an exceptional young goalkeeper and he has a barely credible physique and is improving his speed.  When it comes to experience, he will have to wait because Edwin van der Sar is still showing good appearances and Tomasz Kuszczak is very good too. But his time definitely will come because he has got the ability. However, Van der Sar recently signed a one year contract extension, Manchester United fans will remember the problem their club had in replacing the superb Schmeichel. Fabian Barthez had a mixed time at Old Trafford and a several promising youngster also failed to make the cut before Fergie finally landed Van der Sar from Fulham in 2005.

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