Man Utd’s failed transfers for five-time Champions League winner and two World Cup heroes

The article discusses Manchester United's historical transfer failures, highlighting how they narrowly missed signing Ronaldinho in 2003, who later won the Ballon d'Or at Barcelona, and lost John Obi Mikel to Chelsea despite a pre-contract agreement. It also mentions current manager Michael Carrick's ongoing transfer efforts, including deals for Andrey Santos, Karl Darlow, and Youri Tielemans, and a stalled move for Atalanta's Ederson due to medical issues. The piece reflects on United's pattern of letting future stars slip away.

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Man Utd’s failed transfers for five-time Champions League winner and two World Cup heroesMirror - FootballWesternJul 21, 04:30 AM UTC

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