Manchester United Dugout

Manchester United could make a shock move for former Arsenal captain Sol Campbell to strengthen their depleted defense. Campbell is currently without a club and reports in UK suggest that he may revive his career by playing for the current Premier League champions.

United are currently missing six defenders through injury that include Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Gary Neville, Wes Brown, John O’Shea and Jonny Evans. Fergie has been playing with a makeshift defense with Carrick and Fletcher assuming unusual roles in the back four. Their last game against Wolfsburg saw midfielders Carrick and Fletcher playing in the centre of defence which surely shows how severe the defense crisis is for United!

Will the arrival of Sol Campbell strengthen Manchester United defense? 

I don't think so. While some may argue that he could be a short-term solution, and can be used as a cover for crisis situations but I think Fergie should give a chance to some of his youngsters. The 35-year-old Englishman has played for Arsenal, Spurs and Portsmouth, before he walked out of a five year contract with League Two side Notts County.

Sol Campbell has held talks with Championship side Newcastle United about a January move but that looks very difficult owing to his £40,000-a-week wage demands. There aren't many sides who could sign up an aging football player but Fergie might take a gamble to bring Campbell to Old Trafford. After all, his decision to sign Michael Owen is paying dividends after he scored a hat trick against Wolfsburg in the Champions League.

What are the chances of Sol Campbell arriving at Old Trafford? Have your say folks by commenting below.

John O'Shea recently completed his 10 years at Old Trafford and looks determined to look forward. He has been one of Fergie's favorite players and has rescued Manchester United many times either through his defending or his goal scoring ability.

The Irish international - O'Shea made his debut for Manchester United in October 1999 in a League Cup defeat at Aston Villa. And since then he has been proving to be an excellent player for United which is reflected by his decade long services for the club which has seen him amass 352 appearances.

There were times when he thought of leaving Old Trafford, but Fergie made him change his mind. It has to be noted that Sir Alex Ferguson had handed the 28-year-old the captain's armband for the opening game of this season against Birmingham. This was the reward for O'Shea's loyal service towards Manchester United.

John O'Shea has won many accolades and trophies with United but one of the most notable achievement is that he has played in more Manchester derbies than Gary Neville. As far as his goal scoring is concerned, I rate his two goals - one against Chelsea at Old Trafford and one against Liverpool at Anfield as the best because United had won both those crucial games with a scoreline of 1-0.

Well done John O'Shea! We admire your services and hope that you make up for your injured teammates when United travel to CSKA Moscow for their Champions League tie.