But the England defender - who left Elland Road for Old Trafford in the summer - is adamant there will be no bad blood between him and Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale if they meet.

Ridsdale has aimed several verbal volleys at Ferdinand following his �30m move, even suggesting he was merely bought as cover while Jonathan Woodgate was out of action.

"If I see Peter Ridsdale I'll be happy to shake hands with him," Ferdinand told the Sun newspaper.

"I don't see any point in either of us holding grudges. I've no axe to grind.

"I can understand he was disappointed I wanted to join Manchester United and he wished to make his feelings known.

"But there are two sides to every story. I've had my say as well and it's time to move on.

"All that really matters to me now is we get the three points, especially after the disappointment of losing to Bolton at home."

Ferdinand realises that his �30m transfer to Leeds' biggest rivals will inevitably result in a barracking from the home fans.

But Leeds boss Terry Venables has asked fans to get behind his team instead of targeting Ferdinand.

"My message to the Leeds supporters is to get behind the team," said Venables.