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Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel believes David Moyes is an ideal candidate to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of the season.

The Spanish giants have already been linked to Robert Lewandowski and have now expressed interest in Napoli's Edinson Cavani

The Glaswegian is the outstanding candidate to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford

Everton have been linked with a move for Porto manager Vitor Pereira as speculation increases that David Moyes will become the next Manchester United boss.

Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement from Manchester United at the end of the season and #thankyousiralex has conquered Twitter

The 71-year-old's retirement brings an end to the longest managerial reign in recent British football history.

A selection of some of Sir Alex Ferguson's wittiest, most memorable and most irate quotes from his 26 years as United boss.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been linked with a £40m summer move to Spanish club Atletico Madrid

Manchester United legend and ambassador Denis Irwin has urged fans and players to focus on Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements

David Moyes and Jose Mourinho are the leading contenders to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United prepare to announce their new manager.

Daunting challenge of Bayern Munich may have persuaded Ferguson to give up the fight, says Gareth Platt.

After the Scot announces his retirement after 26 years in management, who are the main contenders to replace him

Talks between Chelsea and Jose and Mourinho regarding the Special One's return to Stamford Bridge have reportedly stalled, increasing speculation that the Real Madrid coach could be line to replace the retired Sir Alex Ferguson.

Joe Cole says he hopes Andy Carroll stays at West Ham beyond the summer, with the Liverpool striker's future at Merseyside far from certain.

Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, as the race for Champions League football nears its end

Ferguson ends 27-year-reign by announcing decision to retire at end of season.

Sir Alex Ferguson says the newly updated Carrington training ground is among the club's best signings

Reports claim legendary manager could quit by end of week - and announcement may be made as early as today.

Liverpool may have narrowly escaped a defensive crisis, after Daniel Agger reveals he considered retirement

The north London club can expect more than £30m per year, for a five year period, from 2014 onwards

The England international is reportedly fed-up with a lack of chances at Old Trafford and wants to work with Pep Guardiola

Antonio Conte would like to sign Luis Suarez for Juventus

Gianfranco Zola says Nathaniel Chalobah's future with Watford will be dictated by who becomes the next Chelsea manager

David Moyes has been made the bookmakers favourite to become the next Manchester United manager.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is unlikely to select Joe Hart when his side take on Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup final this Saturday.

Rafa Benitez says "everyone" knows who will replace him as Chelsea manager

Brian McDermott is already planning for next season with as many as seven transfer targets

Manchester City welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Etihad in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have reportedly come to an agreement that will see highly-rated goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois remain with the Spanish club for a third consecutive season.