Transfers that came very CLOSE to happening, number 3 would have changed football history! 🤯🐐
A massive thread 🧵
1: Neymar – Aston Villa 2010
2: Haaland – Man United 2020
In 2020, Manchester United pursued Erling Haaland but failed to secure him, allowing Borussia Dortmund to snap him up. Haaland’s rise since has left United fans regretting the missed chance.
3: Ronaldo – Arsenal 2003
Arsène Wenger was close to sealing the deal. However, after a stellar display against Manchester United, they outbid Arsenal. Wenger later admitted, “We were so close. But Man United came in and they had Carlos Queiroz, which made all the difference.”
4: Mohammed Salah – Newcastle 2021
In 2011, Newcastle scouted a young Mohamed Salah but hesitated to sign him from El Mokawloon. The move never happened, and Salah’s career soared elsewhere, leaving Newcastle fans to wonder what might have been.
5: Jude Bellingham – Man United 2020
In 2020, Man United came close to signing Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City, even giving him a tour of their facilities. However, he chose Borussia Dortmund, where he flourished into one of the world’s best midfielders
6: Messi – Man City 2020
In 2020, Manchester City came close to signing Lionel Messi during his Barcelona exit saga, but the move fell through. Fans still wonder what could have been.
7: Pedri – Real Madrid 2015 In 2015, Real Madrid had the chance to sign a young Pedri but passed on the opportunity. He later joined Barcelona and became a star, leaving Madrid to rue the missed talent.
8: Bruno Fernandes – Real Madrid 2020
In 2019, Sporting Lisbon offered Bruno Fernandes to Real Madrid for €64 million. However, manager Zinedine Zidane declined, preferring to pursue Paul Pogba. Consequently, Fernandes joined Manchester United in January 2020
9: Victor Osimhen – Arsenal 2017
10: James Rodriguez – Atletico Madrid 2020
11: Gabriel Martinelli – Man United 2018
12: Camavinga – PSG 2021
13: Harry Kane – Man City 2020
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