Man City players urged to contribute towards funding Sir Alex Ferguson's Man Utd salary: Ansser Sadiq

According to former Manchester City defender Stuart Pearce, this is his viewpoint on the current situation.

Ferguson has been let go by United from his ambassadorial role, which he held for ten years and which netted him £2.16 million-a-year.

Pearce told talkSPORT: “Wouldn't it be good if the United squad said we'll fund that money per-season to keep Alex in post because he's too important to this club?

“I got a little bit mischievous and thought, what if Manchester City players said, wouldn't it be good if we chipped in and paid Alex Ferguson's wages each year to keep him in place for what he's done for that club across the road, that is going to inspire us on a weekly basis.

“It would be classy. You've sacked your best ever but we'll fund him, it's no problem.”