Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United keen on bringing Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross back to Old Trafford
[LNB]Back to his roots? Ryan Shawcross could be set for a return to Old Trafford[LNB]Manchester Unitedhave reignited theirinterest in formerdefender RyanShawcross. [LNB]United's chief scoutJim Lawlor checked onthe Stoke skipper inthe 2-2 draw at Wiganon Saturday. [LNB]Manager Sir AlexFerguson isconsidering bolsteringhis defensive optionsafter seeing hissecond-string backlinetorn apart by WestHam in the Carling Cuplast week. [LNB]And Shawcross is in theframe for a return tothe club he quit in 2007to join Stoke. [LNB]Ferguson wasreluctant to let the23-year-old move andinserted a clause inthe deal which allowsthe Reds to match anyrival bid if Shawcross issold. [LNB]Liverpool areamong the clubs whoare also believed to bekeen on him.[LNB]The defender mayhesitate aboutheading back to OldTrafford, having pushedhimself to the fringesof the England squadwith regular first-teamfootball at Stoke.[LNB] Snood watch: Ferdinand's cold war with the top-flight softies in glovesWigan 2 Stoke 2: Latics left cursing their luck after Thomas horror missLiverpool eye Stoke's Shawcross but Agger warns he won't be forced out[LNB] Explore more:People: Ryan Shawcross Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom
