Ferguson signed Ronaldo when he was a teenager in 2003 and British media had reported last week that the Scot convinced Ronaldo to return to United.
In a private, revealing moment, David Moyes checked to make sure he did not look silly sitting in his predecessor's Old Trafford chair.
Manchester United head to Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday with Alex Ferguson admitting that not only is he worried about his porous defence but he now has a problem in attack - albeit a "good" one.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and his Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini will rally their troops one last time this weekend when the nine-month battle for the Premier League title will end in victory for one club or the other.
Premier League champions Manchester United are not planning any more transfer shopping with manager Alex Ferguson saying he is happy with his youthful squad.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has returned to training but will not face West Ham United this weekend, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.
A mounting injury list is looming as the biggest threat to Manchester United's chances of winning the treble this season, manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.