Schalke 04 goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has welcomed interest from Manchester United.
Neuer is ready to move to Old Trafford over concerns than his hometown club could miss out on the Champions League.
Schalke are currently second bottom after five defeats in their first seven games and Neuer said: "I want to be the world's No.1 keeper and stay on top. Those objectives can only be realised if I play the Champions League.
"If the season improves it is possible we could extend my contract. But the fact that Manchester United have been watching me for some time is an honour for me."
