Source: Daily_Mail
Redknapp tips Campbell to be as big as loan star Larsson at Manchester United
Speculation: Campbell has been linked with United[LNB]Harry Redknapp believes Sol Campbell can have the same impact at Manchester United as Henrik Larsson did a couple of seasons ago.[LNB]Former Tottenham, Arsenal and Portsmouth defender Campbell is a free agent after leaving Notts County and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford to solve United's injury crisis.[LNB]United manager Sir Alex Ferguson snapped up Celtic legend Larsson on a short-term deal in January 2007 and although there has been no contact between Campbell and the Red Devils, Spurs boss Redknapp reckons it would be a good move for everyone involved.[LNB]'Not too many people took to the idea of Larsson doing a more than decent job for Alex Ferguson back in January 2007 when he was plucked from Swedish part-timers Helsingborgs,' Redknapp said in The Sun.[LNB]'Sir Alex needed a temporary fix for his squad when he was struggling with injuries to strikers Alan Smith and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It worked out brilliantly as Larsson scored on his debut against Aston Villa in the FA Cup and then against Watford in the League during his three-month stay.[LNB]'United went on to win the Premier League title that season, two months after Larsson, now 37, went home to Sweden with Sir Alex full of praise for the way he handled himself.[LNB]'As a measure of Larsson's contribution, even though he did not play the 10 games needed to gain a champion's medal, United asked for and were granted an extra gong to pass on to him.'[LNB]Nemanja Vidic is expected to be back in the United line-up against Aston Villa at the weekend but Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand and John O'Shea are out until the New Year.[LNB]Ferguson was forced to use midfielders Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick at the heart of his defence in the win over Wolfsburg on Tuesday night.[LNB] Big hit: Larsson (left) enjoyed a successful spell at Old Trafford[LNB]Campbell has been keeping fit by training with Arsenal but he has not played at the top level since leaving Portsmouth in the summer.[LNB]Redknapp added: 'Sol can still do a job for anyone and probably the biggest mistake he has made in recent years was moving to Notts County. [LNB]'Not for one minute do I wish to disrespect anyone at Meadow Lane, I know they are honest pros who will do their best for the club.[LNB] 'But one of the hardest things in football - and there are many - is trying to play alongside players who are not on the same level.[LNB]'That is the situation Campbell found himself in and while I don't know if he will go to Old Trafford, or if Sir Alex is interested, it would make sense.[LNB]'Larsson was successfully persuaded to come out of retirement and Sol - at 35 a couple of years younger - would also be one of those 'golden oldies'.[LNB]'You never know, Sol could be getting another title medal of his long career when they are handed out in May.'[LNB] United move just a dream for Sol as Campbell admits he's had no contactSol Campbell responds to Manchester United speculation: 'It'd be a great move for me'Rovers return: Blackburn emerge as shock suitors for Van NistelrooyLiverpool plan to swap flop Ryan Babel for Spurs misfit Roman PavlyuchenkoTHE LIST: Greatest last-gasp goals in the history of British football - 20-11TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
