Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson says David de Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world.

Ferguson says De Gea is on the same level as Bayern Munich keeper Manuel Neuer.

He told Kicker: "(Lionel) Messi and (Cristiano) Ronaldo are undoubtedly the best players on the field.

"But I think, Neuer and De Gea are one the same level in terms of goalkeepers. They are much better than all of their peers."

Ferguson famously tried signing Neuer before the former Schalke keeper left for Bayern.