Venables can hold World Cup star Rio

LEEDS legend Peter Lorimer believes Terry Venables can keep World Cup star Rio Ferdinand and teammate Lee Bowyer at the club.

Speculation has been rife all summer that the Elland Road side would be forced to cash in on record signing Ferdinand to help balance the books with Manchester United reportedly ready to launch a £30m-plus bid, while Bowyer has signalled his intention to leave regardless of the new appointment.