It does look like happening anytime soon but I was casting my eye over Specials - Next Man Utd Manager betting, and one man jumps right out.
He is of course Mark Hughes.
As a player he was a great pro and as well as being a United legend played at Barcelona and Chelsea. As a manager he transformed Wales, cut his teeth in the Premier League with Blackburn and then went on to Man City and then Fulham.
Make no mistake with this CV and his meticulous and professional approach to management, he should be favourite in this market. If Ferguson retired tomorrow, I would advise taking any price above 3 but today with no prospect of a quick appointment he is available at a tasty 18.
A long term play for the serious investor.