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CSKA Moscow keeper Akinfeev in Man Utd sights

Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is interesting Manchester United.

The Sun says United are eyeing Russian goalkeeper Akinfeev as they prepare for life after Edwin van der Sar.

Manager Alex Ferguson has already started planning for the Dutchman's retirement - and CSKA Moscow's Akinfeev is one of his options.

The keeper, 23, has impressed for club and country since arriving on the scene five years ago.

He has been on the radar of a number of Europe's top teams and Fergie does not want United to miss out.

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