Larsson to join United on loan - report

Henrik Larsson is to join Manchester United on loan from Helsingborg in January, according to reports in Sweden.

Former Sweden striker Henrik Larsson is to join Manchester United on loan in January, according to reports in Sweden.

The 35-year-old former Barcelona and Celtic forward is likely to stay at Old Trafford for two or three months.

United boss Alex Ferguson is light on strikers with Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha supported by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

A fourth forward, Alan Smith, is still recovering full fitness after an injury lay-off while Giuseppe Rossi is on loan at Newcastle.