Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has opened the door to a potential return to Old Trafford as sporting director.
Ferdinand is one of the names linked with the role, which would be the first of its kind at United.
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Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has met with Ferdinand recently as he feels the ex-England international understands modern footballers and can sell the club's philosophy.
"At the end of the day, I'm human and everyone knows my relationship that I've got with Manchester United and the love I've got for that club," Ferdinand told BBC RM Sport.
"So, if I'm asked to play some sort of role at the football club, have that conversation, of course I would. I'd have that sit and chat and then you'd flesh out what that role is and if there's a possibility to do it or not.
"But again, as I said, I'm very happy on the sofa, in my seat, in the studio."
Ferdinand said he has a positive relationship with Woodward and he has spoken to Woodward about the role.
"I've always spoken to Ed since I left, anyway," he added. "I had that type of relationship with him.
"I've not seen him at a game so all the chats I've had with him have been on the phone or I go and see him when I'm in London. I'm not the type to dilly-dally around. I've seen the stuff in the paper. 'What's that role about?' I've asked that question, so yeah, I have spoken to him.
"I'm very honest and Ed's open and honest with me. Manchester United and the powers that be will decide as and when they are going to put someone into that role.
"If I am the person on that list and the person they are going to talk to, then that time will come. It's nice to be on a list in such a responsible role at such a prestigious club.
"If the call comes I will say: 'thank you very much for that.' But if that call doesn't come, I'll not lose sleep over it."
Source: espn.co.uk