United's Silvestre Wanted By Celtic?
Earlier this summer, Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa were linked with United's injury-plagued left-back Silvestre.
Villa's Wilfred Bouma is out for six months with a horror ankle break and O'Neill was keen to provide cover in the full-back positions. However, Silvestre apparently rebuffed the Villans and looked set for another season as an Old Trafford fringe man.
Bordeaux, Roma and Paris St Germain were also linked with either loan or permanent moves for the 31-year-old but, again, interest has waned as the summer wears on.
However, O'Neill's former club Celtic are said to be very keen on the Frenchman, with boss Gordon Strachan desperate to bolster his attacking options further, having already captured centre-back Glenn Loovens from Cardiff.
The future of current left-back Lee Naylor remains in doubt and Silvestre would be likely be interested in first-team football at Parkhead, especially given that Champions League involvement also awaits.
Silvestre's desire to complete his testimonial year in Manchester has been clouding his thoughts thus far, but a season-long loan with the Bhoys could be the best footballing decision as he also desires to force his way back into Raymond Domenech's international set-up.
Silvestre wanted by Celtic