Smith returns to forward duties for United

Alex Ferguson is ready to turn Alan Smith into a forward once again as he tries to juggle his striking options.

Alex Ferguson is ready to turn Alan Smith into a forward once again as he tries to juggle his striking options.

With Ruud van Nistelrooy seemingly set to sign for Real Madrid any day soon and a move for Fernando Torres apparently stalling, Manchester United’s attacking department is looking slightly threadbare just a month before the new Barclays Premiership campaign kicks off.

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