In an alternative universe with an parallel timeline, Manchester City signed Cristiano Ronaldo in the final days of the 2021 summer transfer window.
City had reportedly agreed personal terms with the Portuguese superstar and his agent, and were preparing to submit a formal bid to Juventus. Everything appeared in place for one of the most sensational transfers of all time to go through - until Manchester United stepped in.
A task force including Sir Alex Ferguson and Rio Ferdinand stepped in when it looked like Ronaldo would join United's rivals, persuading both player and club that they needed each other more. City pulled out and the Reds moved in, Ronaldo's fairytale return to Old Trafford a reality.
