Steve Bruce hints at Rio Ferdinand interest

Hull City manager Steve Bruce has suggested that he could make a move to sign Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

Ferdinand revealed on Monday that he would be leaving Old Trafford after 12 years with the club. With the 35-year-old expected to receive a flurry of offers in the summer, Bruce has hinted that he could try to bring the former England international to the KC Stadium.

The 53-year-old is quoted by the Daily Mail as saying: "We've cast an eye on a few things. Rio has been a wonderful player. Who knows? If he fancies a game...?

"We've got Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday, so let me get over the weekend first, then I'll see if we'll give him a call."

The Tigers can offer Ferdinand the opportunity of Europa League football next season after reaching this season's FA Cup final.