Price For West Ham Defender 'A Joke'!

Last updated : 09 July 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
Ferdinand has yet to prove he is genuine Premership quality, but Aston Villa and Newcastle have taken a look at the defender who will always live under brother Rio's shadow.

Although Curbishley would love nothing more than an auction between Villa and the Magpies to bump up the price ... we can tell him ... forget it!

Out St James' Park insider insists Newcastle's interest has ended.

Anton Ferdinand: "I'm happy at this club, and until I get told I'm not a West Ham player, I will be a West Ham player.

"I've grown up at the club and I enjoy playing here.

"Should it happen that I leave West Ham, I know I'd be able to go with my head held high."