Source: Daily_Mail
Two teams from Qatar target Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand
Plenty of interest: Ferdinand (left) [LNB]Rio Ferdinand is a target for two of Qatar's richest clubs as they look to capitalise on his uncertain futureat Manchester United. [LNB]Sportsmail exclusively revealed MLS club Chicago Fire's interest in the centre back on Wednesday. [LNB] And now we can reveal mega-rich Qatari side Lekhwiya are also planning a shock move for the England defender.[LNB] The country's most successful club, Al Sadd, have also sounded out Ferdinand's representatives over a move, though Lekhwiya's spending power makes them favourites should the 32-year-old agree to move. [LNB]Ferdinand's contract expires in summer 2013 and Fire hope to persuade him to move across the Atlantic next summer.[LNB] However, Lekhwiya, keen to capitalise on the marketing potential of Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup, are prepared to wait for Ferdinand's contract to run its course andmove for him at the end of next season. [LNB]They see him as the perfect vehicle to promote the club worldwide. Because of injury concerns and the emergence of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling, Ferdinand's long-term futureat Old Trafford is under scrutiny.[LNB] We want you: Ferdinand is in high-demand from a series of clubs[LNB] But despite the growing global interest in him, the ex-England captain is determined to stay a United player for as long as possible. [LNB]Jamie Moralee, Ferdinand's representative, said: 'It has been a very frustrating period. What he wants to do is put his injuries behind him and start showing the form that even last season he produced against some of the best forwards in the world.[LNB] 'I understand the reasons why someone like Rio would be attractive to other clubs. There is an appeal on and off the pitch. We have never discussed anything beyond life at Manchester United.' [LNB] Exclusive: Ferdinand should stay at United, states BeckhamFerguson tells United fans: Behave away from home!Rio fired up! Chicago target Ferdinand vows to fight for United futureAll the latest Manchester United FC news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]
