Hughes had two spellls at Man Utd in the 1980s and 1990s
Former Manchester United star Mark Hughes could be on his way back to Old Trafford as assistant to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Wales boss Hughes is in line to replace new Real Madrid manager Carlos Queiroz as Ferguson's number two.
Hughes has led Wales to the brink of next year's European Championship finals in Portugal.
But United have reportedly been trying for more than six months to tempt him back to the Theatre of Dreams.
"Alex has been working hard for a long time to get Mark on board," Queiroz is quoted as saying in the News of the World.
"He tried to get him in November but it was difficult because Hughes was asking too much money.
"United brought in Ricky Sbragia from Sunderland in the end and he is working with the youngsters.
"Hughes wasn't making it easy at the time to take him to Manchester but Sir Alex can't do everything.
Going into management with United would be Mark's ultimate dream
Welsh FA boss Des Shanklin
"Sharing responsibilities is key for the smooth running of that club."
The 39-year-old, who had two spells with United in the 1980s and 1990s and won 72 caps for Wales, has three years left on his Wales deal. | 
