Rio Ferdinand addresses Manchester United Technical Director Football rumour

Rio Garvin Ferdinand, English Former professional footballer. He played as a centre back, now a TV Pundit for BT Sport - Getty

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has responded to speculation that he could be appointed into the club’s hierarchy.

Speculation on Tuesday suggested that the
former defender had impressed United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward and he had earned himself a spot on the club’s shortlist for a technical director, which they plan to appoint this summer.

Ferdinand was pictured speaking to former
United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, who is currently employed with the Eredivisie giants in a senior role, and Lineker wondered if he was asking for advice.

“I saw you chatting on the pitch to Edwin van der Sar there, an old friend, CEO of Ajax, getting a few tips were you?” he asked.

Ferdinand laughed at the question before providing a response which may suggest he was intrigued by the details of the position.

"He’s a lovely fellow, doing a great job, he was just telling me the ins and outs of what he gets up to there. He says it’s very demanding but very satisfying playing at a level like this.”