Jurgen Klopp scuppered Manchester United's sensational move for Polish hitman Robert Lewandowski despite a personal phone call from legendary Red Devils’ boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich striker has developed the reputation as one of the most lethal goalscorers in Europe over the last decade. A ten-time Bundesliga champion, he could well have been finding the back of the net at Old Trafford.
As revealed by the now 34-year-old in an interview with SportBild, iconic Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson made a mid-match phone call in an effort to tempt Lewandowski to the club. He said: “I remember the moment exactly.