Manchester United chief David Gill has revealed they have identified the man they want to succeed Edwin van der Sar.
Although Gill did not name Atletico Madrid's David de Gea, after all the intense speculation surrounding the 20-year-old, it does appear he was the man being referred to in the chief executive's upbeat assessment of the situation.
"We know the keeper we want," said Gill. "We are in a good situation with that and it will progress at the end of the season.
"It is not as though it is a surprise that Edwin is retiring.
"We have been associated with all the top goalkeepers in Europe for the last six to 12 months.
"We have made the decision and I am sure we can get the deal done."
