Reports this week suggested Ferguson was willing to step down at the end of the current campaign to allow Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho to take charge, but he has now insisted the rumours are without foundation.
"It is rubbish," he said. "There is no truth in it. I have no intention of retiring and if I did the people I would tell are (chief executive) David Gill and the Glazer family.
"As I have said time and time again, the only thing that determines my staying here is my health and, unfortunately for you lot, I'm in rude health, so you'll be left to suffer me for many more years. You'll be gone before I'm gone, don't you worry!"
Other reports had suggested Everton manager David Moyes had been lined up to replace Ferguson, but he too rejected the suggestions.
"As far as I'm concerned, this is a load of nonsense," Moyes said. "What I will say is I think it will be a terrible day when Sir Alex does finish."
Ferguson is now focused on beating Tottenham on Saturday and, following results last weekend, he is feeling positive about United's chances.
"There's been a lift around the club this week, no doubt," he said. "There's always been a sense of atmosphere around the place, but in training this week it's been noticeable, the lift. Training has been very competitive.
"We just need to do our job and let Chelsea deal with their situation. We know we have to win - that's the important thing."
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