Roy Keane admits he thinks about returning to club management[GETTY]Since David Moyes' sacking, speculation has ramped up over who could replace him at Old Trafford.
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal is the heavy favourite to be the next United boss, with Keane tipped to come in as his No 2.
However, the Republic of Ireland assistant has dismissed reports suggesting he could come back to United and aid van Gaal.
"People keep asking me, ironically, about other jobs," Keane said. "I have got a job and I am very happy in my job."
Keane is happy being Martin O'Neill's assistant [GETTY]People keep asking me, ironically, about other jobs. I have got a job and I am very happy in my job
Former Sunderland and Ipswich manager Keane was handed a return to coaching by Martin O'Neill with Ireland last year.
Within weeks of taking that post, Keane found himself thrust into the headlines when Sir Alex Ferguson's autobiography came out, which painted the former Red Devils captain in a less than flattering light.
Asked if he could foresee a time when the two might be on speaking times once again, Keane replied: "No, I am not sure. Probably not. But look, I have said that about other people.
"Football is a funny old game and you get clashes of personality sometimes, but it's something that's not on my mind at the moment, to be honest with you, whether it be good or bad."
Keane claims he is unlikely to return to speaking terms with Sir Alex Ferguson (left) [GETTY]Keane admits he harbours hopes of a return to management one day, although he insisted that is not currently his main focus.
He said: "In my quiet moments, I obviously want to go back into being a manager myself."
Asked if his dream was for that to be at Old Trafford, he said: "No, I don't think that way.
"I was at a match on Friday night, I was at a match on Saturday and I am up in the stand thinking, 'I would love to have a team'.
"And then I'll get back in my car and I spoke to Martin, I think it was on Saturday night, and then I am thinking obviously I am delighted to be working with Martin and [goalkeeping coach] Seamus [McDonagh] and the other staff, so you have to be careful what you wish for.
"I am just really appreciating the opportunity I have at the moment. What happens further down the road..."
Keane criticised David Moyes' sacking [ACTION]Keane was fiercely critical of United's decision to dispense with Moyes after just 10 months, but refused to be drawn on who should replace him.
"Part of me has to step back as well," Keane said. "I know there are certain times when the media are going to ask me these questions, but there's also a part of me thinking whatever has gone on at certain clubs, it really is none of my business.
"There are certain things that will hurt me, particularly as I have been a manager before, so I will look at David Moyes and say I don't like what happened to him.
"But regarding other issues at whether it be Man United or Arsenal or other football clubs, it's none of my business and it doesn't keep me awake at night."
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