Alex Ferguson has insisted he cannot see Ryan Giggs coming out of international retirement for Wales.
Giggs has said he would consider a return if asked to cover in an emergency but the 36-year-old's club manager at Manchester United cannot see it happening.
Asked about the possibility of Giggs playing for Wales again, Ferguson said: "Ryan? You must be joking. I can't see it, it must have been a weak moment for Ryan. I can't see that happening."
Giggs has not played for his country since the summer of 2007, but was asked if he would consider covering for the injured Aaron Ramsey for the start of John Toshack side's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
Giggs told the Western Mail: "It is something that I would have to talk about with John and Sir Alex Ferguson.
"But, at this stage, I wouldn't dismiss the idea.
"If I had that call from John I would have to think hard about it," he added. "I would properly consider the idea. I wouldn't rule it out."
Wales open their qualifying campaign away to Montenegro on September 3rd before facing Bulgaria, Switzerland and England.
"Starting off well in a fresh campaign is vital," Giggs added. "Those first two or three games are so important to get the whole country fully behind the team."