Manchester United could decide to make a move for goalkeeper Carlos Roa after the Argentinian international reached deadlock in fresh contract talks with Real Mallorca.

United are believed to be interested in Roa as a replacement for Peter Schmeichel, who has confirmed he will be quitting the club in the summer after eight seasons at Old Trafford.

Roa is apparently unhappy at Mallorca, even though the Spanish side are currently second in the Primera Liga and chasing the first title in the club's history.

Although contracted until 2001, the 28-year-old is looking for one final move to a major European club with whom he would like to end his career by signing a three to four-year deal.

Several Italian Serie A sides, along with United, have been alerted by the impasse which has been running since October, with Roa and Mallorca unable to reach an agreement on the improved terms.

With frustration growing, Mallorca have apparently slashed Roa's asking price in half to £6.5 million, and are willing to listen to any offer in that region.

Roa's representative Alejandro Camano said: "We have not been able to reach a deal with regards to revising the conditions of Carlos' contract.

"From this point Mallorca has agreed that a serious offer for the player of around £6.5 million from any club will be considered."

Roa, who helped Argentina to a penalty shoot-out victory over England in the World Cup last summer, reckons it will be "mission impossible" to agree new terms with Mallorca.

He added: "The situation is difficult because the club has made an offer which is not acceptable. For the moment there is no solution and nobody appears to be able to sort it out.

"I know there have been several clubs across to watch me, but all I'm doing is concentrating on my football and everything is in the hands of my representative."

The club, however, are confident the problem can be resolved and that Roa will stay, although a spokesman admitted: "If someone does make a serious offer then we will look at it."