Manchester United assistant coach Mike Phelan would like to continue his association with Central Coast Mariners.

The Englishman has continued to operate as sporting director of the A-League club since becoming part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's backroom staff in December.

Speaking on the FOX Football Podcast, Phelan said: "It's just a case of how things develop over the next couple of months.

"It's a busy time for Manchester United obviously, but the season is coming to an end in Australia so I think once decisions are made back over in England then I think we'll open those discussions again with the Mariners and hopefully the partnership can continue.

"I think it's a good one; it's a nice one to be able to be associated with the Mariners, and obviously an association for the Mariners with Manchester United is always a nice thing.

"It's all down to if's and but's right now, but I certainly would like to keep my interest at the Mariners."