Alan Smith will return to training as a striker instead of being used as a central midfielder. Smith who was used in midfield last season will be available again at the end of next month.
"We are going to convert Alan Smith back into being a forward.
"He will be back in training soon and should be available by the end of August or the beginning of September.
"We also have Louis Saha and Wayne Rooney and we are considering keeping Giuseppe Rossi with us if Ruud van Nistelrooy does end up with him leaving, even though I would prefer him to go out on loan for six months."