A massive thread 🧵
1: Neymar – Aston Villa 2010
2: Wow that came very CLOSE to happening, number 3 would have changed football history 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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