Arsenal are eyeing a shock move for Manchester United veteran Rio Ferdinand. Ferdinand was weighing up retirement earlier this season, but now feels he still has plenty to offer.

The Sunday Mirror says a dozen clubs are interested in Ferdinand, who has relatively few miles on the clock in the last few seasons.

The most surprising is Arsenal, but Arsene Wenger knows that experience at the heart of defence can be crucial.

Plus, Ferdinand knows the Premier League inside out. He would also, of course, be free.