Man Utd's Ferdinand won't join Chicago Fire

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been linked with a move to Chicago Fire, but it appears the 32 year old will not be moving to the USA just yet.

"We have watched and admired the play of Rio Ferdinand for a number of years, and we would be thrilled to have a player of his quality join the Chicago Fire Soccer Club,'' said a Chicago Fire club statement.

"However, there is no substance to these current reports that the Fire is negotiating with Manchester United and the player to bring him to Chicago.''