"I would love to see big Sam stay. I think the women would like to see him stay too because of those looks of his. It gives everyone something to look at," McManus told the Daily Record.
"From our point of view, he is a top, top player and a great lad as well. He is a joy to play beside.
"Sam is a great player and people forget he's still only 23.
"I knew about him when he was with Manchester City and the manager liked the look of him.
"He's a gifted lad and that hasn't been a surprise. When someone is brought for £6million, as he was, you know he is quality and he's come up here and been a breath of fresh air."