Niemi keen on Man United move

SOUTHAMPTON star Antti Niemi has revealed he would revel in the chance to solve Manchester United’s keeper crisis.

With Roy Carroll and Tim Howard both having failed to impress this season, many feel Alex Ferguson will seek a new number one in the summer.

Finland international Niemi has been a big hit at Southampton since switching from Hearts in 2002 and, although happy at St Mary’s, admits he would welcome the chance to chase some silverware with a top club.

He said: “I hope Saints don’t have to sell me, but I would be lying if I said I wouldn’t be ready to talk to United.

“I’m happy at Southampton but, if either Manchester United or Arsenal came in, I would have to want to talk with them. Let’s be honest, these are clubs where you know you will win things.”