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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Genius Transfer Plan Backfired After Player Snub

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Published 16:56 6 Nov 2025 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Genius Transfer Plan Backfired After Player Snub

Sir Alex Ferguson used a very unique approach to try and sign one of the most exciting talents in English football.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

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Topics: Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, Premier League

Josh Lawless
Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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