Shinji Kagawa close to Manchester United training return

Shinji Kagawa is nearing his Manchester United comeback after missing two months of action due to a knee problem.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that the Japanese international will recommence training with the first-team squad next Monday.

Kagawa made eight United appearances at the start of the season before suffering the injury in the 3-2 Champions League victory over Braga.

The 23-year-old arrived at Old Trafford from German champions Borussia Dortmund for a £12m fee in the summer.