Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon today ruled out a move for Barcelona striker Rivaldo, insisting the club were not interested in "one-year wonders".
The Newcastle United target, who has fired five goals for Brazil at the World Cup, has been linked with the Old Trafford giants.
But the United chief claims that the 28-year-old is reaching the end of his career and that they would continue to look at other younger alternatives.
"The clock is ticking on Rivaldo," said Kenyon. "He would cost a fortune.
"You don't look at players over the age of 28 who are going to cost that sort of money.
"We want players who will perform over a long period. We will not invest in one-year wonders."
But the Old Trafford chief has admitted that the club have been in contact with Leeds United in the past over the availability of defender Rio Ferdinand.
The England star of the World Cup has been the subject of constant speculation linking him with a Stg£30million-plus move to their arch rivals and Kenyon is refusing to rule out making an approach for the 23-year-old.
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