Man City players encouraged to contribute to funding Sir Alex's Man Utd salary, says Ansser Sadiq

Ferguson has been released by United from his ambassadorial position, which he had held for a decade and earned him £2.16 million annually.

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.”