The Catalan giants have been linked with a big money swoop for the classy England stopper, as coach Frank Rijkaard looks to improve his defensive ranks.
United chief Sir Alex Ferguson would be loath to lose his lynchpin but in any case, Barca have now issued a statement to deny that they are interested.
Club director Txiki Beguiristain has confirmed that Rijkaard's summer wish list does not contain the name of Ferdinand.
''Barcelona do not normally comment on speculation published in the papers,'' Beguiristain told skysports.com.
''But on this occasion I will say that we're not interested in Rio Ferdinand.
''Our objectives for next season are in different places.''
Barca have already added Dutchman Mark van Bommel to a squad which captured the Primera title last week - but it is expected further faces will be brought to the Camp Nou this summer.
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