Manchester United hero Rio Ferdinand is helping Iran striker Mehdi Taremi find his way to Premier League.

Taremi netted twice for Iran against England in their World Cup opener and remains the only man to best Jordan Pickford at the tournament. It appears the Porto striker could now be set for a big move to the country he suffered a 6-2 drubbing to last month.

A Bola says Manchester United legend Ferdinand has signed a contract with Taremi's agent to help him find a move to a 'top' Premier League club in January.

The 30-year-old has been in magnificent form this season for Porto, netting 13 goals and notching eight assists in just 19 appearances. But it appears a big move has now caught the Iranian striker's eye.