Ferguson to step in and assist Ryan Giggs if he's named new Man Utd boss

He suggests current assistant boss Giggs will be handed the reigns as the club deliberate over whether to appoint Jose Mourinho.

And the rookie former Wales winger will be helped in the role by Ferguson.

Starsport understands Van Gaal will be shown the door if United are defeated by Chelsea tonight.

The Manchester giants have not won in seven and have lost four on the spin.

Reports claim ex-Chelsea boss Mourinho has been sounded out over taking charge at Old Trafford.

The club’s American owners are said to be open to appointing the Portuguese.

But Smith claims senior figures at the club have reservations over appointing the ex-Real Madrid and Inter Milan chief.

(dailystar.co.uk)