Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he does chat with manager Louis van Gaal.

But he is adamant he has nothing to do with Van Gaal when it comes to first-team affairs.

"There's no ongoing dialogue. He comes into my office sometimes after a game, we have a chat, it's not a matter of picking up the phone to him as he's a very capable person, a strong leader. He knows what I'm about but there's no need for him to phone me," he said.

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