Rio Ferdinand believes Steve McClaren would be a sensible backroom addition for new Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag.
The 52-year-old is set to take charge of United at the end of the season, though talks are still ongoing regarding his backroom staff at Old Trafford.
United are still working on a deal to appoint current Ajax number two, Mitchell van der Gaag, as assistant manager, with Ten Hag also keen to hire his backroom staff with further appointments.
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McClaren, a former Sir Alex Ferguson assistant and England manager, has been heavily touted for a return to Old Trafford this summer. As well as working under legendary boss Ferguson, he's a former colleague of Ten Hag who was his assistant at FC Twente.
United have often been criticised for appointing former players to roles at the club, but Ferdinand, who was promoting theWeAre8 social media platform, believes McClaren would be a worthy acquisition as part of the new regime.
"If I was him, I would want someone who knows the landscape," Ferdinand told the Manchester Evening News. "I think it would be a plus for him and it could help steer him in certain situations.
"I'm sure there will be certain situations that will crop up that he wasn't aware of. And it is good to have someone with experience. I think ultimately you've got to give him the freedom to pick his team and I think he will be doing his research, speaking with Edwin van der Sar, I'm sure.
"I think Steve McClaren would be a good choice. He understands what it is like to be over here and has also been part of a coaching staff at this club already."
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