After the end of Sir Alex Ferguson era at Manchester United and David Moyes took over as new United boss, Manchester United had tried many players since 2013 but failed to sign them because of the various reasons. Here is the list of players who almost signed for Old Trafford but the deal between the parties collapsed.
N'Golo KANTE - 2016
Following his remarkable season at King Power Stadium, that leads Leicester to help them winning the Premier League title, Kante was one of the sought-after players in the 2016 transfer window. Although he opted to join Chelsea, he revealed that he did receive a phone call from current United manager before completing his move for Chelsea.
PEDRO - 2015
The former Barcelona forward was seen as the perfect fit in the Louis Van Gaal side in 2015 and he was ready to join United in Van Gaal's second season as manager but then he opted to join Mourinho's Chelsea and snub United offer at the last minute.
Fabio COENTRAO - 2013
The Portuguese left-back was all set to join Manchester United in 2013 in Moyes' first transfer window as United manager but negotiations were started too late to ensure last minute deal could not be completed.
Thiago ALCANTARA - 2013
At the start of Moyes era, he had a clear run on signing Thiago weeks before Bayern entering the race but his ditchering and failure to go with his instincts, cost United this midfielder.
Sergio RAMOS - 2015
Louis Van Gaal were very close to signing Madrid's center-back Sergio Ramos as he was unsettled because of his contract issue and wants to move away from Bernabeu. Old Trafford seemed to be his likeliest destination but Man United could not make good on their own interest and the Spaniard instead opted to remain, gaining the captain's armband in Madrid as a result.
Felipe ANDERSON - 2015
Another winger on Van Gaal's radar in 2015. Lazio confirmed United had made a bid for the Brazilian but he remains with the Serie A club to this day.
Thomas MULLER - 2014 & 2015
Louis Van Gaal was keen on signing this big German forward throughout his tenure at Old Trafford and Muller was on top of his wish list but no matter the bids, there was little progress in getting business done.
Renato SANCHEZ - 2016
Manchester United was in pool position to sign this Portuguese big thing due to their links to the Portuguese league. But, they were brushed aside by Bayern Munich, who moved in, got a deal done, signed the player, leaving United out on a limb.
Sadio MANE - 2016
Mane could have been a United player as they keen to sign him but he opted to join Liverpool. United were also keen on signing him when he was at Southampton back in 2015.
Rafael VARANE - 2014 & 2015
A perennial target for United ever since before Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, club tried and tried to take him away from Real Madrid but failed on each occasion.
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