Preston North End boss Darren Ferguson admits he's keen to sign permanently on-loan Manchester United midfielder Matty James.

The 18-year-old midfielder has impressed since arriving on loan and Ferguson will speak to his father and United boss Sir Alex Ferguson about the player.

Ferguson told the Lancashire Evening Post: "Bringing Matty back is a conversation I'll have to have with my old man.

"I would be keen on bringing him here full-stop but I'll have to see how he fits into their plans.

"He's only a kid but I've been really impressed with him."