Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out a deal to bring veteran defender Sol Campbell to Manchester United in January.

Campbell was linked with a shock move to Old Trafford earlier this week to solve United's current injury problems in defence.

Patrice Evra was the sole fit defender available for United's UEFA Champions League win at Wolfsburg on Tuesday, and only Nemanja Vidic is expected to be back for Saturday's game against Aston Villa.

With John O'Shea and Jonny Evans definitely out until the New Year, and no date set for Rio Ferdinand's return from injury, Campbell was mooted as a stop-gap signing.

However, Red Devils boss Ferguson has been left surprised by the link and says he has no plans to add the 35-year-old, who had expressed an interest in the move, to his squad.

"I don't know where this came from, but it is all wrong," said Ferguson.

"Sol Campbell was a great player, but he is not a player we are thinking about getting to come to United."

Campbell has been training with former club Arsenal of late after leaving Notts County in September just weeks into a five-year contract with the League Two club.

He had made just one appearance for County and has since been linked with a move to Newcastle United as he waits to secure a new club for January.

Money is there

Ferguson also denied reports that he lacks the funds to make major signings, despite bringing in £80million from the summer sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

He added: "It has been said I do not have the money. But the money is there if I wanted to use it.

"I didn't see any value in the summer and I don't see any value at the moment either.

"I am happy with the players I already have at the club."

Source: SkySports