The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a £6million move to Tottenham in recent weeks, but the England-Under 21 international knows competition for places will be stiff at White Hart Lane this coming season.
Although he would prefer a London club, it is believed Ferdinand would be happy to follow his brother Rio's advice and move north for a career move.
Although some West Ham fans we spoke to say Ferdinand has "lost his way a little", most agree a move away from Upton Park would benefit him.
Could Keegan get him to move to Tyneside?
Keegan To Challenge Villa For Anton Ferdinand!
Last Updated : 20-Jun-2008 byReports in London suggest Villa could have the edge because he could be tempted to join former Hammers team-mates Nigel Reo-Coker and Marlon Harewood at Villa Park should O'Neill push through a deal.
