ITV are hopeful of luring Ryan Giggs to form part of their European Championship punditry team.

The Manchester United assistant manager was quickly earmarked as a star the broadcaster wanted to land and talks are understood to have progressed well.

Nothing has been signed as yet, with ITV set to announce their full line-up closer to the tournament’s start in France.

ITV are hopeful of luring United No 2 Ryan Giggs to form part of their European Championship punditry team

The former Wales captain is in talks to be the star name for ITV's sofa squad for the summer tournament

Giggs has previously shied away from media opportunities and getting a deal over the line would represent a coup.

His season with United will end on May 21 after the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley, three weeks before Euro 2016 kicks off.

The 42-year-old never played at a major tournament with Wales after earning 64 caps for his country. Although he did captain Great Britain in the 2012 London Olympics football tournament.

The 42-year-old never played at a major tournament with Wales but did captain Team GB at the 2012 Olympics

ITV have secured one Wales group game, their final fixture against Russia on June 20.

Former United team-mate Roy Keane will be absent from the cast given Republic of Ireland’s qualification via a play-off victory over Bosnia last year, assisting manager Martin O’Neill.

Giggs’ future at Old Trafford is uncertain amid confusion over Louis van Gaal’s job, with suggestions over the weekend that he could depart as No 2 should Jose Mourinho be appointed.

United do not want to lose the club legend, who is keen to go it alone in management and was the subject of serious Premier League interest earlier this season.

ITV declined to comment.