RIO TO UNITED ?

Last updated : 08 July 2002 By editor

Argentina defender Roberto Ayala has fuelled speculation he could be set for a move to either Manchester United or Leeds United by admitting that he would relish the chance to play in England.

"I would love to play in England, it's a league I really like, and there are lots of good players."he said.

Ayala's agent Gustavo Mascardi insists that the 29-year-old former AC Milan star is wanted by Leeds, in particular, who may view him as the ideal replacement for England international Rio Ferdinand should he leave Elland Road.