Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann has revealed "intensive talks" with Manchester United.

The Austria international said he is honoured by the prospect of becoming David de Gea's understudy at Old Trafford next season.

Former United interim boss Ralf Rangnick, who has now left to coach Austria's national side, is thought to have been behind the move for the keeper.

Bachmann told Sky Sports Austria: "There has been contact with Manchester United. It hasn't just fallen out of the sky. I don't know whether the team boss [Rangnick] has a say in transfer matters.

"Several clubs have shown interest in me - but the most intensive contacts have come from Manchester. It is a massive honour for a club like that to be interested in you.

"I would be second choice behind David de Gea, who has been one of the Premier League's best keepers for years.

"But anything can happen in football. The performance principle applies. As a result, even big stars can sit on the subs' bench."