Smith mulls over loan move to Cardiff

Man. United manager Alex Ferguson said yesterday he will let Alan Smith go on loan to second division leaders Cardiff. Cardiff have made an approach for the England international and Ferguson said he will not stand in his way should he decide to...

Man. United manager Alex Ferguson said yesterday he will let Alan Smith go on loan to second division leaders Cardiff.

Cardiff have made an approach for the England international and Ferguson said he will not stand in his way should he decide to move.

"The fact that we are out of the League Cup, I thought that a short-term loan would be ideal for him," Ferguson told reporters.

Smith returned in September seven months after suffering a broken leg and dislocated ankle, although he has yet to feature in the league this season.

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