Sol Campbell emerges as emergency target for Sir Alex Ferguson

Published on Wednesday 9 December 2009 23:11

SOL Campbell has responded to speculation linking him with Manchester United by saying that any deal taking him to Old Trafford would be a "great move".

The 35-year-old former Arsenal, Tottenham and Portsmouth defender has emerged as an unlikely candidate to join the United ranks after Sir Alex Ferguson's side were hit by a string of defensive injuries. A newspaper report yesterday claimed free agent Campbell could be approached by United to train with the club with a view to him being handed a short-term contract in the new year.

Campbell, who has been training with Arsenal in a bid to keep up his fitness following his departure from Notts County earlier this season, last night said he had not received any contact from United, but admitted the prospect of joining the reigning three-time Barclays Premier League champions was enticing.

"I have heard nothing officially from Manchester United, but there have been suggestions and of course, it would be a great move for me, if it happens," he said. "I shall just have to wait and see if a call comes through the right channels. I would love to play for Manchester United. I am training as usual at Arsenal, and would go to train at Manchester United if I was asked."

Campbell is free to resume his playing career after ending his contract dispute withCounty at the start of this month.