United back in for Duscher

Aldo Duscher claims Manchester United have made a new move for him.

Duscher has been a long-term transfer target for United as they look to find a replacement for Roy Keane.

United are believed to have tried to sign the 26-year-old during last month's transfer window, but Deportivo were unwilling to do business.

Old Trafford chief Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his top priority next summer is to bring in a new midfielder to bolster his ranks and Duscher is thought to be his top target.

The Argentine international claims United have made contact for him and that a deal could happen at the end of the season.

"It's true that Manchester United have made contact again and this time a transfer looks the likely option," Duscher told the Sunday Mirror.

Meanwhile, United have been handed an injury boost with the news that John O'Shea could be back in action soon.

The Irishman has been sidelined since breaking a rib against Liverpool last month.

Ferguson expects O'Shea back in training next week and he is glad to have him back as his midfield options have been decimated by injuries.

"Our injury problems are easing now because John will be back in training this week," said Ferguson.

"He's not quite ready to play yet, but he is over the injury and ready to join the rest of the players."