By Chris O'Brien
July 22 2005

Manchester United's out-of-favour forward Louis Saha could be set to return his former club. Fulham boss Chris Coleman had admitted that he would welcome back the £12million striker with open arms, and speculation is suggesting that a loan move is on the cards.

Fulham manager Chris Coleman has confessed that he would love to have struggling Manchester United striker Louis Saha back at Craven Cottage. The London club were forced to sell the Frenchman in January 2004 as a £12million offer from Old Trafford proved to tempting, but Saha has failed to produce the impact many had hoped since his arrival in the North West.

"I would love to have Saha back at Fulham, but it's an issue with money. He is a great player and I would easily take him on tomorrow but he is on big wages at United." admitted Coleman, who has silenced his critics since throwing his hat into the managerial ring in April 2003, having lost only 24 games in 99.

Coleman's words have sparked speculation that the forward could be set to return to his former club in a loan deal. Saha's form at United is frustrating to say the least. He is undoubtedly a very talented player but has struggled both with confidence and bothersome injuries and now lays well down the pecking order. A loan move could be good for both club and player.

With former Red Andy Cole looking set to leave Fulham for a dreaded move to Manchester City, the West London outfit will be in the market for a new forward and a move for Saha on a temporary basis could be beneficial for all parties.