Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand insists Anderson can make it at Old Trafford. Ferdinand says the midfielder needs an injury-free season.

"I don't think his talent has ever been in doubt, but he's had a few injuries over the years," Ferdinand told the Manchester Evening News. "If he gets a clean bill of health, who knows what he can do?

"He's different from any other player we've got. In today's game, if you have a player who can go past people in the middle of the park then it's a big commodity. Anderson can do that, but we've never been able to get that out of him on a consistent basis because of injuries. He's got the potential to do it. If he can stay fit this season then it will be almost like having a new signing."