Man Utd & Chelsea to fight it out for Villareal star Diego Lopez

Posted by Ani D on Jan 8th, 2009 and filed under England. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is considering a shock move for Villarreal goalkeeper Diego Lopez.

Ferguson is moving for Lopez, having been impressed with his performances in the club’s two goalless draws in the Champions League this season, according to reports in Spain.

The United manager first voiced praise for 27-year-old Lopez after the club’s fixture in Villarreal. His deal runs out in 2014. Lopez signed for Villarreal for £5 million from Real Madrid last year and has also attracted a formal approach from Chelsea since Christmas.