Ferguson a fan of Blackburn striker Rochina

Sir Alex Ferguson is a big fan of Blackburn Rovers striker Ruben Rochina.

Agent Jerome Anderson, who has been working as an adviser to Rovers, told talkSPORT Ferguson asked after Rochina when speaking with Blackburn manager Steve Kean.

"Whose that, he's going to be some player," Ferguson quizzed Kean.

Rochina was snapped up by Rovers from Barcelona B last January for a knockdown fee.

Man Utd watching Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera

Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera is under consideration at Man Utd.

Sir Alex needs to find a replacement for the retiring Edwin van der Sar and hasn't rule out making concrete his long-term interest in Muslera, says Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Uruguay international is in new contract talks with Lazio, but negotiations are proving difficult.

Ferguson has been aware of Muslera since his days with Nacional in his native Uruguay.

Dad admits Man Utd following Standard Liege star Witsel

The father of Standard Liege star Axel Witsel has revealed the interest of Manchester United.

Thierry Witsel admits several European heavyweights are tracking his son ahead of the summer market.

"I am aware of the interests of Fiorentina by reading the newspapers, but for me I have not been contacted by anyone. Direct contact between the clubs? Honestly I cannot say," said Witsel Snr.

"The interest of AC Milan and Manchester United? The exact same answer.

"There are many scouts in Liege every time he plays for Standard, but I cannot tell you exactly which clubs they are and they may not necessarily be there to see only Axel."

Man Utd keeping tabs on Genk keeper Thibault Courtois

Manchester United are eyeing Racing Genk goalkeeper Thibault Courtois.

Belgian sources say United have been scouting the 18 year-old shot-stopper and are weighing up making a concrete move for the youngster.

Despite his tender years, Courtois has been a first teamer at Genk since 2009.

Sir Alex is facing a major overhaul of his keeper stocks this summer.

Schalke open door for Man Utd to outbid Bayern Munich for Neuer

Schalke have opened the door to Man Utd trumping Bayern Munich for Manuel Neuer.

Sir Alex was amazed by Neuer's performance last night, but seemed resigned to seeing the Germany No1 moving to Bayern.

But Schalke have other ideas and are ready to sell to the highest bidder.

Schalke sporting director Horst Heldt said of Neuer after the defeat to United: "His value on the transfer market is already very high, I don't know if it can still go up.

"But watching this match, I said to myself, 'Why sell such a player?'."

Bayern chief Uli Hoeness warned: "We want Manuel, and where there's a will there's a way.

"But Schalke cannot now demand an astronomical price."

Ferguson watching Mascherano Barcelona situation closely

Sir Alex Ferguson is monitoring Javier Mascherano's situation at Barcelona.

The midfielder only moved to the Nou Camp last summer, but is being linked with a move away after failing to nail down a regular first team start.

Argentina captain Mascherano has been linked with Juventus.

However, Catalan media sources say United are also watching developments closely.

Ferguson has been a big fan of Mascherano since his days at Corinthians.