In the days of Sir Alex Ferguson, players rarely said no to a move to Manchester United. Under the Scot, United were utterly dominant in England, winning 13 Premier League titles.
So attractive was a move to the club that many players burned bridges to make the move a reality. Rivalries were forgotten and promises broken once Fergie came calling.
We take a look at the players who the boss signed from his greatest rivals. Eric Cantona Sir Alex Ferguson described Leeds vs Manchester United matches as “fantastic, feisty occasions”.
The rivalry is rooted in the fierce competition between Lancashire and Yorkshire, dating back to the War of the Roses of the 15th century.
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