Premiership: United plan Ferguson negotiations

Manchester United today announced that they have planned negotiations with Sir Alex Ferguson over his contract and a future role with the club after next season.

United released a statement which read: ‘‘The board of Manchester United plc announces that it will be entering into negotiations this week with Sir Alex Ferguson and his advisors to agree a remuneration package which will enhance the terms of his current contract with Manchester United, which terminates on June 30, 2002.

‘‘A consultancy agreement between Manchester United and Sir Alex that will begin on July 1, 2002, is also being negotiated.’’