News reports claim French club Bordeaux are preparing a
bid for Mikael Silvestre in an attempt to lure the defender back to
his home country.
According to Sky Sports News, the France Football publication claim
new Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has contacted the 29-year-old to
gauge his interest. Blanc played alongside Silvestre at Old
Trafford between 2001 and 2003 when, together with countryman
Fabien Barthez, they formed a French triumvirate and the core of
United's defense.
A shoulder injury sustained in March and the impressive form of
fellow left backs Patrice Evra and Gabriel Heinze limited Silvestre
to just 14 league appearances in 2006/07, but the Frenchman
reiterated his desire to remain a Red shortly after the season's
end.
"I'd never say never about moving back to France, but it's not
something I'm thinking about at the moment," Silvestre said.
"I think my future is bright. I have two years left on my contract
and I'm looking forward to it. There's enough room [at Old
Trafford] for me to express myself next season."
