There is a "big
chance" of Rio Ferdinand leaving Manchester United in the summer when
his current contract ends, with the 34-year-old seriously considering a
move from Old Trafford. The defender has told friends he has no
intention of retiring and is weighing up his future at United, who he
joined from Leeds in 2002 for a then record £30m fee, with a move abroad
the most likely option should he depart. One choice could be a
lucrative deal to play in China, though nothing is being ruled in or
out. While the defender's stance may be a negotiating move, his current
deliberations could potentially hang on whether he is tempted by a fresh
challenge at the close of his career. There has been at least one
recent offer from China for Ferdinand to consider. Currently earning
around £130,000 a week, a move there would prove to be highly lucrative
for the 81-times capped former England defender. 
There's plenty to dissect after Saturday's defeat at Norwich. The Mirror's
John Cross says United now face a stern test of the team's title
credentials with upcoming games against QPR, West Ham and Reading before
going to Manchester City on 9 December. He writes: "We will discover
much of what we need to know United in the next three weeks."
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