Man Utd XI Sir Alex Ferguson almost signed

Summary

• SIR Alex Ferguson MISSED OUT ON SIGNING SOE ICONIC PLAYERS FOR MAN UTD Due to Various Reasons.

• Ferguson’s Best Signings included Eric Cantona, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, Who Played Key Roles in Establishing Man Utd’s Dominance.

• Man utd could’ve had English and European stars if ferguson’s attempts at signing them had been successful.

Iconic Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson Missed out on signing some legendary players During His 27-Year Stint at Old Trafford.

Ferguson’s best signings as man utd manager

The Scot Enjoyed Planty of Success with the Red Devils from November 1986 to May 2013, transforming united into one of the World’s Most Successful Clubs.

As well as Bringing Through Carrington’s best talent, Such As David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and Gary Neville, Better Known as the Class of 92 ‘, Ferguson also made some Brilliant additions In the Transfer Market.

In Attack, he signed the likes of Eric Cantona, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, Whereas in Midfield He Busht in Long-Serving Captain Roy Keane. At the back, Goalkeepers Peter Schmeichel and Edwin Van der Sar Were Incredible Under Ferguson, As Well as Defenders Steve Bruce, Jaap Stam, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra.

However, it could have been even beter for the scot daring his time at old traffic after coming to close to Signing this XI made up of iconic footballers since the 1990s.

1

GK: Petr Cech

Before Petr Cech Moved to Chelsea and Won Four Premier League Titles at Stamford Bridge, He was a target for man utd and ferguson.

Still a teenager at Ligue 1 Side Rennes, Ferguson Decided Against a Move, With Cech Going Down As One of the Greatest Goalkeepers the Top Fight has been with the blues.

Ferguson Said: “I was to see petr cech when he was at Rennes. He was 19 at the time and i said to myyself, ‘he’s too young’.”.

2

RB: Philipp Lahm

German Icon Philipp Lahm Never Played in England, but if Ferguson had His Way, The Versatile Right-Back Would’Ve Been A Red Devils Player.

Train Bayern Munich Coach Hermann Gerland Once Said: “It was not easy to arrange. But at Stuttgart, Philipp Could Play in the Champions League. After Three Months He was the Best Player on the Field Against Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson Wanted Him in England, I Think That Says Enough.”

3

CB: Paolo Maldini

Arguabury one of the greatest defenders of all-time, Paolo Maldini was wasted by man utd and ferguson spoke to his father in Italy.

Ferguson Said: “Well I Did Try. But when i put his father he was wonderful. I Got a shake of the head. That’s all i Got. He Did Say ‘My Grandfather Was Milan, My Father’s Milan, I’m Milan and My Son is Milan. Forget it’.”

4

CB: Vincent Kompany

Man City Legend Vincent Kompany Could So Easily Have On The Red Side of Manchester Back in 2004, with the Center-Back Top of Ferguson’s Wishlist.

However, a move failed to go through, and oven years later, kompany would move to the ethad where he would wough win four premier league titles.

5

LB: Bixente Lizarazu

With Man Utd on the Search to Replace Denis Irwin at Old Trafford in 2002, They Targeted France Left-Back Bixente Lizarazu, who was one of the best at the time.

He was a bayern munich player at the time, and the German giants refused to sell lizarazu to ferguson and co.

Lizarazu Said: “I had the chance, i think in about 2001 or 2002, to go to manchester united, but it stopped very quickly as bayern said no. Ferguson was keen to sign me and united had talks with bayern, but bayern said there was no question that i’d be the

6

CM: Zinedine Zidane

Ferguson had the chance to sign France Legend Zinedine Zidane Before His Move to Juventus in 1996, However, He Stayed Loyal to Eric Cantona.

The Boss Felt There was Room for Both Zidane and Cantona, But Looking Back, Ferguson May Have Wished He Made Room for the French Duo.

Form Fleshman Martin Edwards Once Said: “When Zidane was at Bordeaux, Les Kershaw, The Chief Scout, was Telling Me We Should be interested in Him and I mentioned it to Alex. Alex Said that eric had also mentioned zidane to him but alex felt zidane played in the same position as eric.

“Having Gone Over to France to persuade Eric to re-Sign for Us, After the Crystal Palace Incident [with Cantona banned for eight months for his kung-fu kick]he felt that, if he had buster zidane in, it may have affected eric’s position, so he stuck with eric. ”

7

CM: Paul GASCOIGNE

A Year Into Ferguson’s Man Utd Tenure, He Would Be Left Gutted after Missing Out on Paul Gascoigne’s Services.

The Talented Midfielder was on the way out of newcastle and looked to be heading to old trafford before tottenham cam in and hijacked a transfer. Spurs Even Bough Gazza’s Parents A New House Which May Haveyed a Move.

8

RW: Arjen Robben

TRICKY DUTCH WINGER ARJEN ROBBEN WOULD EVENTUALLY MOVE TO The Premier League With Chelsea, However, He Could Havee Before Having Dinner With Ferguson and Being Shown Around Man Utd’s Facilities.

Robben Said: “I had a very good conversation with [Ferguson] Over Dinner in Manchester and We Spoke about Football and Life. I also went and had a good look around the training group and Everything was good. ”

He admitted he would have signed for the redes there and then, but no offered was made.

9

LW: Ronaldinho

In 2003 and Heading Towards the Peak of His Powers, Ronaldinho Could Haveped Paris Saint-Germain for Man Utd.

The Brazilian Icon WOULD INSTEAD MOVE TO BARCELONA and FERGUSON Claimed Train Chief Peter Kenyon Failed to Get A Deal for Ronaldinho Done.

“There was a problem with his brother, who was his agent. But Peter Kenyon, who was chief executive then, Didn’t Get the Job Done.”

10

ST: Robert Lewandowski

In 2012, Man Utd Were Looking to Sign Robert Lewandowski after Two Impressive Seasons at Borussia Dortmund.

However, Despite the Poland Scoring Machine Being Keen on Move, Dortmund Were Less So, Resulting in the Red Devils Signing Robin Van Persie Intetead.

Lewandowski Said: “After my second year in dortmund, i had a conversation with sir alex ferguson. He wanted me to come to manchester. I was very interesting. I can even say i was ready. But dormund Didn’t Want to let me.”