Signature Living have unveiled plans to open a George Best-themed hotel in Manchester, which would pay tribute to the legendary footballer's life.

Signature Living operate the Shankly Hotel in Liverpool which pays homage to Bill Shankly, the former manager of Liverpool Football Club.

The Shankly Hotel is furnished Shankly memorabilia plus trophies won during his long reign at Liverpool together with personal items.

Signature Living has started the search for a suitable building in Manchester to house the proposed hotel.

Lawrence Kenwright, founder of Signature Living, said: "We're starting our search for a building in Manchester for the George Best Hotel and are keen to hear from anyone with ideas about suitable locations”.

In the more immediate future Signature Living is opening the Exchange Hotel in Cardiff in what was formerly the Coal Exchange Building in Cardiff. The Exchange Hotel is expected to open in April 2017