David Moyes and Manchester United fans may be seeing fewer sightings of Alex Ferguson in the stands at Old Trafford.

The former manager has taken up a "long-term teaching position" at Harvard University.

The Telegraph reports that the 72-year-old will lecture senior executives from across the globe in a programme called ‘The Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports’. The programme begins in May.

Ferguson has had links with the university's Business School. In 2012, professor Anita Elberse studied his management approach with Ferguson collaborating in a similar project for the Harvard Business Review last October.

Ferguson said: "I'm delighted to have the opportunity and privilege to contribute to such a respected center of excellence. The time I have already spent at Harvard has been a stimulating experience and I look forward to developing my relationship and activities with the students, faculty and friends of the Harvard Business School community."