Ferguson hoping to tie up Scholes for another year

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants Paul Scholes to put thoughts of retiring away by signing a new deal

Scholes said, in May last year that this season “would probably be my last”

But Ferguson has urged the 35-year-old to keep going

“He is showing on the field what he is capable of and another year would not be a problem for the lad,” he said

In December, an out of form Scholes said he was still unsure of his plans

“I’ll just carry on with the way it’s going at the moment and we’ll see what happens come the end of the season,” he said.

“I wouldn’t say I am playing some of my best football. I don’t always feel I am making as much of a contribution as I’d like to.

“I preferred it when I was playing regularly and scoring a lot more goals. It’s different now.”

Ferguson is keen to open talks with the veteran

“I would be happy to do something about Scholes’ contract but there is nothing yet,” said the Scot.

“It depends on what Paul thinks himself and I haven’t addressed it with him.

“But he was brilliant in Milan and his form in the last few weeks has been incredible.

“There is no need for him to think of retirement like some people were saying a few weeks ago.”

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