Harry Redknapp is interested in signing Rio Ferdinand once again but this time for Tottenham. Redknapp tried to sign the 32-year-old 12 months ago only to be told he wasn't for sale.

At the time he confessed he wasn't confident of ever signing Ferdinand but United now have six centre-backs at the club following the arrival of Blackburn defender Phil Jones, who Spurs were also interested in.

Redknapp said in April: "I've told the chairman many times that it's not always about the best players, it's about getting characters.