Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will not be diving into the transfer market to solve his defensive injury crisis. The Reds will be without an entire back four when his side tackle Tottenham in the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

And Ferguson has already dismissed the idea of bringing in reinforcements, even on loan, to ease United through their troubles.

"No, I won't be doing that," confirmed the Scot.

"I do have options," said Ferguson.

"Hopefully Neville will be OK, then I can play Fletcher at right-back, so with Nemanja Vidic and John O'Shea we would have an experienced back four.

"Alternatively, if we thought Eckersley or Fabio could be one of the full-backs Fletcher can play in midfield."