Prev Inside Manchester United: Ferguson's future & the Lewandowski quest With a 12-point lead towards the top of the Premier League, an away target benefit against Real Madrid in the Champions League and a place within the last few nine of this season's FA Cup, it's small wonder the Scot has been quick to dismiss talk of his retirement this time. But behind the scenes at Old Trafford, United's greatest ever director has positioned herself as a key figure in the planning process in choosing his or her own heir. Ferguson has made moves to secure the long-term potential of the club's playing team, following an exchange plan alongside outgoing chief executive David Gill of only signing young players who is able to be molded and improved at the club. Robin van Persie was the club's first signing aged over 26 since Michael Owen last year, while over 50% of the group that began in United's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid two weeks ago were 25 or under. Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho have both been reserved by the 71-year-old as possible successors, although Spaniard's new appointment at Bayern Munich, plus doubts among members of the United structure over the Madrid manager's relevance for the part have left substantial doubts over both men perhaps getting over at Old Trafford. Brian Moyes, who has additionally often been linked to the position, is considered to have been eliminated because of his lack of European knowledge, despite Ferguson having proclaimed his great love for Everton boss both privately and publicly. Important United results, such as the Glazer family, are comfortable with Ferguson having significant insight into plans regarding the club's long-term footballing potential, nevertheless the Scot has usually gone on record to demand that he will not speculate on an upgraded publically. Or is he likely to declare a potential retirement time, after this in 2001 backfired, de-stabilising his squad. As a result, the time of his exit remains difficult to estimate. Yet for a person who is able to look back on so much all through his time at Old Trafford, it is the long run that remains at the front of Ferguson's mind. Prev Inside Manchester United: Ferguson's future & the Lewandowski pursuit
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