The governing body is keen to harness the pulling power of a high-profile former player, but if ex-England and Manchester United defender Ferdinand is to show any interest in the role he would have to be sure he could fit the duties around his playing schedule.
Whoever is chosen, they will have to stand for election next March against opponents being put forward by Scotland and Wales - probably SFA president Campbell Ogilivie and Welsh FA president Trefor Lloyd Hughes. UEFA member countries will then vote for the person to succeed Northern Ireland's Jim Boyce, who is stepping down in June.
