Sir Alex Ferguson reveals the names of players he almost signed.

The new book of Manchester United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson is out and few of the excerpts have been sold to media. This one is particularly intriguing as it reveals the players Sir Alex that got away in his tenure.

Man United could not get work permit sorted out for Il Phenomenon

Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo almost came to Old Trafford as an 18-year-old but failed to get a work visa so went to PSV Eindhoven instead.

Petr Cech and Didier Drogba were on Fergie’s wishlist but instead became club legends at Premier League rivals Chelsea.
 

Two superstar of today were almost snatched by Man United.

10-year-old Thomas Muller was also a Manchester United target until he committed his future to Bayern Munich and a teenage Rapahel Varane was snatched away from the great manager by Real Madrid.

Original Content: The Times