* Willy Sagnol told the News of the World: "Manchester United and also Arsenal are keen. If I quit Bayern it will be for a big European club.
"I want to discover another championship - a new deal is now what I expect from Bayern."
Ferguson is believed to have held talks with Sagnol's management, but also faces competition from Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus.
The 28-year-old has made 20 international appearances for the French national side and scored a solitary goal.
* The People claim that we will make a 'shock move' for Carlo Cudicini in the summer
* Various papers report that the Tim Howard wants a new deal
Fergie
''He is still a young goalkeeper who needs experience.
"That is the area we know we will see improvement in him.
''Tim's people have been in talks with David Gill, so we are on the move with that one.'' Carroll has not yet agreed a new contract with the Premier League club and there has been speculation that Ferguson will try to sign a new goalkeeper for next season.