Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was twice approached by Manchester United over a move to Old Trafford during his playing career.

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has been linked with replacing Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager - but the iconic midfielder rejected the club during his playing career. Xavi, who was integral to Barcelona's golden era under Pep Guardiola and once held the record for most appearances at the club,

Sir Alex Ferguson missed Manchester United's win over Brentford at the weekend and is now expected to be absent from the Europa League clash against Fenerbahce on Thursday

Sir Alex Ferguson was not bringing value to Manchester United in his ambassadorial role, according to ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden.

After almost four decades, the Premier League behemoth is terminating the legend's contract as an ambassador and club director for a very simple reason.

The Fenerbahce boss spoke glowingly about the legendary manager after his deal as a global ambassador of the club was not renewed beyond this season

Scholes has offered his forthright assessment of Ineos' decision to strip Sir Alex Ferguson of his ambassadorial role at the end of the season.

Jose Mourinho has lavished praise on Sir Alex Ferguson after the Manchester United icon was recently relieved of his duties as a club ambassador. The Scot, who won 13 league titles during his time in charge at Old Trafford,

Jose Mourinho has questioned Manchester United’s decision to terminate Sir Alex Ferguson’s role at Old Trafford, insisting his presence at the club ‘is worth more than a few pounds’. Ferguson stepped down as United boss in 2013 after winning 38 trophies in 26 years at the helm,