Jose Mourinho reportedly wants former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to form part of his coaching staff at Old Trafford for the 2016-17 campaign.
Ferdinand enjoyed a glittering career with Man United between 2002 and 2014, before hanging up his boots in 2015 after a forgettable spell at Queens Park Rangers.
Since retirement, the 37-year-old has worked as a television pundit, but according to The Sun, Mourinho is keen for the former England captain to form part of his new backroom staff.
It is understood that Ferdinand, who is currently taking his coaching badges, is aware of the interest and will consider his future over the next week.
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford alongside Cameron Borthwick-Jackson have both signed new long-term Manchester United contracts until 2020.
Rashford, 18, burst onto the scene at Old Trafford in the second half of the season and scored eight times in 17 firstteam appearances after making his debut against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League.
The teenager’s form earned him a spot in Roy Hodgson’s provisional England squad for Euro 2016 and the striker netted just three minutes into his international debut against Australia on Friday night.
Rashford has penned a new contract until at least 2020, which has the option to run for an additional year.
“I am delighted to have signed a new contract. I have always been a Manchester United fan, so to be playing in the first team really is a dream come true.”
