Rio Ferdinand could leave TNT Sports at the end of the season after 12 years with the broadcaster.
The former defender first appeared as part of their coverage in 2013 whilst still playing for Manchester United.
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However, the Daily Mail now report that Ferdinand has yet to sign a new contract with TNT Sports.
With his current deal set to expire this summer, he was offered a new contract six months ago but the 46-year-old has yet to accept it.
Meanwhile, Ferdinand’s management company have penned a partnership with an American talent agency.
New Era are now in a collaboration with William Morris Endeavor (WME), a Beverly Hills-based firm.
The move could see Ferdinand make a switch to a broadcaster in the USA in the summer.
It would come ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the USA are co-hosting with Canada and Mexico.
New Era currently produce Ferdinand’s digital magazine FIVE as well as working on his popular YouTube channel.
His channel Rio Ferdinand Presents boasts 1.29million subscribers on the platform and features a host of exclusive interviews with current and former players.
WME, meanwhile, already represent a host of A-list celebrities, including Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds, Jessica Alba and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Their sporting clients also include NBA stars and broadcasters, which is eluded to on the company website.
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A message on the website reads: “WME Sports represents today’s stars and Hall-of-Famers, athletes, coaches, broadcasters, executives, and institutions that keep sports at the forefront of culture.
“From record-breaking contracts and blockbuster brand partnerships to building first-of-its-kind media companies, WME Sports helps clients maximise earnings and extend their influence beyond the field of play.”
Ferdinand first joined TNT Sports in 2013 when the broadcaster was still called BT Sports.
He had still been playing for United at the time, retiring two years later following a season with QPR.
Ferdinand’s club career saw him make 699 appearances, with spells at West Ham, Bournemouth and Leeds prior to joining the Red Devils.
The centre-back went on to win 15 trophies across 12 years at Old Trafford including the Champions League and six league titles.
He also scored three goals in 81 caps for England during his playing career.
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