As a mark of respect, a minute’s silence was observed ahead of yesterday’s Barclays Premiership and Coca-Cola Championship matches.

At Parkhead for Celtic’s game with Dunfermline, and Molineux prior to Wolves’ goalless draw with Southampton, there was a minute’s applause.

But the debate now is how best to remember Best in terms of a memorial.

One option is for a statue to be erected in his honour alongside that of Sir Matt Busby at Old Trafford.

Charlton, who played alongside Best at United, insists the matter will be given the utmost consideration with supporters being consulted.

“We [the United board] will talk about it, but I would imagine we will let the fans have the say,” he said on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Sportsweek programme.

“Whatever happens, and whatever is there for people to come and look at about George Best, will be something that justifies all the hard work and all the great talent he showed in playing for Manchester United.

“It will be thought about very, very carefully, but we hope to do him justice.”