Sir Alex Ferguson is a huge fan of the Scottish international fullback, and many felt this was the reason why he initially snubbed a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window.

However, when the call from Old Trafford never arrived, the Rangers fullback performed a u-turn and penned a deal at White Hart Lane, yet he insists he was not waiting for Ferguson to make an offer.

"I wasn't holding off for something else as some people suggested," Hutton told The Scotsman.

"I never knew anything about the reported interest from Manchester United. I was only taking my time because I felt it was a massive decision for myself and my family."