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Tottenham are favourites to land Rio Ferdinand on a free transfer this summer.

Ferdinand, 35, is available for nothing after Manchester United decided not to offer him a new deal after 12 years at Old Trafford.

And according to sources close to the defender, Spurs are winning the race to capture the in-demand former England international.

Ferdinand is also wanted by LA Galaxy, Galatasaray and newly-promoted QPR, who are hoping to team the defender up with his former West Ham boss Harry Redknapp, as well as clubs in the Middle East.

But Spurs are understood to be Ferdinand's preferred destination, with the player having already decided to relocate his family to his native London.