Ferguson not ready to quit

Long-serving Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has suggested he is in no rush to retire any time soon.

A number of leading names, including the likes of Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and David Moyes, have been credited with an interest in the coveted Old Trafford post.

However, Ferguson, who turned 71 on Monday, has said he has no desire to call time on the club just yet.

United are currently seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table and chasing a record 20th domestic title. They are available to back at 1.36 to usurp local rivals Manchester City.

"I'm hoping to stay on for a bit of time," the Scot said in an interview with an Abu Dhabi Sports channel.

Ferguson, a winner of two Champions Leagues and 12 Premier League titles, said he did not envy younger managers hoping to climb the ladder in such a results-driven business.

"It's very difficult," he said.

"Over the years, names have been bandied about but football is such a precarious industry."

He added: "Top managers will always been in demand but nobody knows where they are going to be in two or three years' time."

United are next in action on Saturday when they travel to east London to take on West Ham at the Boleyn in the FA Cup third round. West Ham are quoted 5.00, the draw is available to back at 3.75 and United are put up at 1.66 to progress to the next round.

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