Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, but has denied he will make a January bid for the Russian.
Ferguson's subsequent praise of Akinfeev and doubts over the ability of Ben Foster and Tomasz Kuszczak to replace Edwin van der Sar when the veteran Dutchman eventually calls time on his career only fuelled rumours a big-money move for the keeper was imminent.
However, in his programme notes ahead of United's encounter with Besiktas, Ferguson insisted linking him with a move for Akinfeev are wide of the mark.
Ferguson told United Review: "I told you to watch out for him (Akinfeev) and he was fantastic as I expected. He is athletic, powerful and distributed well.
"Having said that, don't go rushing to conclusions. I know there have been rumours that we are interested in trying to sign him but that is not true.
"He is a great goalkeeper but I am very happy with our goalkeeping strength - from the senior ranks down to some bright lads coming through the ranks."
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Ferguson's subsequent praise of Akinfeev and doubts over the ability of Ben Foster and Tomasz Kuszczak to replace Edwin van der Sar when the veteran Dutchman eventually calls time on his career only fuelled rumours a big-money move for the keeper was imminent.
However, in his programme notes ahead of United's encounter with Besiktas, Ferguson insisted linking him with a move for Akinfeev are wide of the mark.
Ferguson told United Review: "I told you to watch out for him (Akinfeev) and he was fantastic as I expected. He is athletic, powerful and distributed well.
"Having said that, don't go rushing to conclusions. I know there have been rumours that we are interested in trying to sign him but that is not true.
"He is a great goalkeeper but I am very happy with our goalkeeping strength - from the senior ranks down to some bright lads coming through the ranks."
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