Source: Daily_Mail
Rio Ferdinand should stay at Manchester United, states David Beckham
Contract expiring: Ferdinand (left)[LNB]David Beckham wants Rio Ferdinand to stay at Manchester United, rather than venture to the United States to join Major League Soccer when his contract expires at the end of next season. [LNB]And the former England captain has given the clearest indication yet that he could move to Paris Saint-Germain when the winter transfer window opens. [LNB]Beckham was speaking after captainingLA Galaxy to a 2-0 defeat at Thierry Henry's New York Red Bulls, a result which gave the Frenchman's side a shot at the playoffs. [LNB]Asked about Sportsmail'sexclusive on Chicago Fire's interest in Ferdinand and whether he would recommend MLS to his former teammate, the 36-year-old ex-United star said: 'It's unfair for me to even comment on a player that's under contract at Manchester United, loved by the fans. He's a very good player.[LNB] 'That's the first time I've heard those rumours but I'm not even going to comment because he's a Manchester United player and as a [former] Manchester United player I want him to stay there.' [LNB]On his own transfer situation Beckham was more expansive.[LNB] Fergie's the best: Beckham has the greatest respect for Sir Alex Ferguson (right)[LNB]He said he was 'flattered' by the interest in him from Leonardo, who worked with Beckham at AC Milan and is now PSG's sporting director.[LNB] Last month the Brazilian said the 'door is open' at the Parc des Princes to 'someone that I really appreciate and admire so much'. [LNB]On Tuesday night in New York, Beckham said: 'I love Leonardo. I had a good relationship when I was at Milan the first time and then obviously when he was manager the second time. [LNB]'He's a great manager, a great person. I'm flattered that he wants me to go and join the team in Paris. [LNB]'I think there are big things happening in France at a number of clubs. It's an exciting time. Leonardo going there [to PSG] and the money that's at the club. It's an interesting club. [LNB] Bend it like...: Beckham curls the ball round the New York Red Bulls' wall[LNB]'We'll see. I've always said I'll wait till the end of the season and see how I feel physically and then decide. There's no rush for myself.[LNB] 'Obviously it's important that I concentrate on the rest of the season. We're in the playoffs and we've got two games left. I'll concentrate on the season and then worry about that after.' [LNB]Beckham also had high praise for his old manager at Old Trafford and the way he has managed to blood a new crop of youngsters, in a similar vein to when he and the 'Fledglings' broke into the side in 1995.[LNB] 'Sir Alex Ferguson always does it,' he said.[LNB] 'As soon as you think that the team are getting a little bit older, he changes it and he brings a whole new team through.[LNB] Praise: Beckham is a big fan of Danny Welbeck [LNB] 'As a Manchester United fan it's exciting to see; the young players that are coming through, the players that have been there for a few years. It's great.' [LNB]Asked who had impressed him, he said: 'There's many players; Welbeck is scoring goals, Chicharito, is so sharp. It's exciting to watch players like that. I hope they go and win it all.'[LNB] Henry scored the second of the Red Bulls' goals in the match, a classic first-time chip over the keeper after being sent through by his former Barcelona teammate Rafael Marquez, and afterwards he encouraged more Premier League players to join him Stateside.[LNB] 'Oh yes, it can be good for the league and good for them,' the 34-year-old said. [LNB]'They will enjoy it. I would recommend it.'[LNB] Rio fired up! Chicago target Ferdinand vows to fight for United futureNext stop Paris, Becks? PSG aiming to secure deal with Galaxy starAll the latest Manchester United FC news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]
