Manchester United are ready to hand captain Gary Neville a new contract this summer.

The Mirror says Neville has done enough to convince Sir Alex Ferguson and his coaching staff he can extend his glittering United career by one more season.

The United skipper has fought back from a career-threatening ankle injury to re-establish himself as a first-team regular as the title race enters the home straight.

And although Fergie knows he will not get more than 25 games out of Neville next season, the United boss wants to retain the veteran for his invaluable experience and knowledge.

"I can certainly see Gary playing on next season," said Fergie. "He's a player of great willpower. He's got where he is in life because he has the will to do it.

"When you're out of the game for a-year-and-a-half like he was, it's not easy to come back.

"We don't play him every week because of the nature of his body. But he's showing incredible drive for a 35-year-old. I think he's a great example."