Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill is already better than big-money signings Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

Colwill joined Brighton on loan last summer until the end of the season and the 20 year old defender has impressed at Brighton.

Asked whether United could possibly make a move for the Blues youngster this summer, Ferdinand told VIBE: “We ain’t getting him, he’s at Chelsea. They ain’t going to sell him.

“I think he is the best one they’ve got at Chelsea. He’s better than Fofana and I think he’s better than Badiashile.

“Have you seen the way he is playing for Brighton? He has gone to Brighton, his team is higher than Chelsea.

“He is playing unbelievably well in that team. Did you see the way he was slapping that ball around yesterday [on Sunday against Arsenal]?

“This season, Collwill has been better than Fofana and Badiashile. 100 per cent.”