Harry Redknapp is hopeful Rio Ferdinand will finalise his move to QPR today.

The Hoops boss will meet with the former England captain after he arrives back from Brazil, where has been working as a TV pundit at the World Cup.

Ferdinand, 35, has agreed in principle to join the newly-promoted side after leaving Manchester United and Redknapp is confident of getting a deal done.

“He arrives back today so I am going to meet him and hopefully we can get it sorted,” he said, speaking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast.

“He has not been difficult to deal with. He wants to play and he is not expensive.

“He wants to come and play at QPR now so hopefully we can get it done.”

Redknapp also responded to speculation linking Tottenham defender Michael Dawson with a move to Loftus Road.

He admits he is a big fan of the player having managed him at White Hart Lane but he insists, contrary to recent reports, there has been no talks with Spurs over a deal.

“I like Michael. He is top player and a great lad as well,” he said.

“You would have Michael in your team any day of the week but we haven’t made any offers for Michael.”