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Rio Ferdinand urges Newcastle to buy Wilfried Zaha and SELL star winger Allan Saint-Maximin - as the Man United legend insists the Crystal Palace star would be a 'problem' for their rivals

Rio Ferdinand is urging Newcastle United to sign Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, even if it means selling Allan Saint-Maximin.

The Ivory Coast International is out of contract at Palace in the summer and therefore is being heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park.

The 29-year-old has yet to agree a new deal with the Eagles, meaning he is free to negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs as of January 1.

Former Manchester United defender Ferdinand believes the addition of a talent such as Zaha would make the Magpies a real 'problem' for the rest of the Premier League.