Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Mikel Arteta could be interested in becoming Real Madrid’s manager if Carlo Ancelotti steps down from the role at the end of the season.<br /><br />Speaking on his podcast Five, the former Manchester United and England defender has claimed “the streets are talking” and rumours are swirling.<br /><br />“I’ve heard something, about Real Madrid and when they come knocking,” Ferdinand said.<br /><br />“I heard Ancelotti, ‘Don Carlo’, might be getting off and that Arteta is looking to go to Real Madrid. That’s the rumour on the streets.”<br /><br />Ferdinand added he hopes Arteta “stays” at Arsenal.
