Hughes close to Rovers deal
11 Nov 2007 - 12:55:14
Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes has revealed he is "very close" to signing a contract extension to remain at Ewood Park.
Hughes has transformed Rovers from relegation candidates into regular European qualifiers in his three years at the helm.
This season, the former Wales manager has guided Rovers to seventh place in the Premier League table.
"There have been discussions about an extension to my contract and we are very close," revealed Hughes.
Meanwhile, the former Manchester United striker has admitted he is flattered to be linked with a return to Old Trafford to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when the veteran Scot finally decides to retire.
"It is good to think that because of the job I'm doing, people think I have the capability to take a top job and be successful in it," he added.
"There was speculation in recent weeks about a couple of other possibilities and maybe people view me as someone who could handle a top job. But until you actually do it you never know.
"I'm enjoying what I'm doing at Blackburn. We are still growing, still progressing. There are still things to be done here, but you never say never.
"As a player I always wanted to be the best I could be and as a manager I'll try to do the same."