Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United's Wayne Rooney could return to action against Manchester City.
The star striker has been struggling with an ankle problem he aggravated in the second leg of the Champions League tie to Bayern Munich but has trained this week.
If the 24-year-old suffers no reaction he will be in the squad for the hotly contested derby in the Barclays Premier League, Ferguson confirmed.
"He has done some work over the last couple of days and we will see how he is for Saturday's game," said Ferguson, who also revealed Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand have an outside chance of being involved at Eastlands.
"He has done some work over the last couple of days and we will see how he is for Saturday's game," said Ferguson, who also revealed Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand have an outside chance of being involved at Eastlands.
Rooney's name has again been linked with a big-money bid from Real Madrid, who will be looking to reinforce their squad.
However, the United manager was quick to dismiss such talk.
"It is the silly season isn't it," said Ferguson.
"It always happens at the end of the season. Wayne Rooney will still be here next year."
There was further good news for United, with Owen Hargreaves set to be included in Ferguson's squad on Saurday for the first time in almost 20 months.
Hargreaves' fitness is one of the matters Ferguson must wrestle with this summer as he looks to reshape a squad that has already been bolstered by the signings of Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling, with more set to follow.
"We have a reasonable structure here. There is nothing wrong with it," said Ferguson.
"We may look at one or two things, but nothing serious.
"It is important not to confuse us with others who have much more buying power. We do not need to worry about them.
"It was the same with Chelsea. We didn't bother ourselves when they were buying. We just try to concentrate on what we are doing."
Saturday's match with neighbours City will kick-off a potentially pivotal day in the Barclays Premier League, with United's title rivals Chelsea facing City's top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur later in the day.
"It is the most significant derby for a long time," said Ferguson.
"City and Spurs are trying to get into the Champions League for the first time in their history.
"It is the first time since I have been manager that we are facing City when they have a genuine chance of achieving something."
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