AS Roma are monitoring Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's situation.

The 32 year-old's future at United has been questioned this season, with rumours of a lucrative move to the MLS surfacing.

Itasportpress.it says Roma's new board are also keeping tabs on Ferdinand's situation and are prepared to go as high as £12 million to bring the veteran to Italy.

New Roma director general Franco Baldini is close to Ferdinand through his England team manager role and could be a big influence in convincing the centre-half about a Serie A swansong.