Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed the meeting with Pep Guardiola in New York

Last week, the media reported a number of Ferguson held a meeting with the former Barcelona architect.

Rumors are sticking their talk not far from the planned successor to Sir Alex at Old Trafford. Understandably, Guardiola is often reported as a strong candidate Ferguson's immediate successors in the Red Devils.

Ferguson finally admitted meeting with Guardiola, though he declined to give details of their conversation.

"I [just] talking a few minutes with him," said the Scotland national coach told El Comercio.