Manchester United came close to signing Kieran Trippier last summer.
The England right back has confirmed the Old Trafford giants were in for him when first explored the possibility of returning home from Madrid. Asked about United's interest he said: “Yes they were. There were a couple of clubs. Me and the manager (Simeone) had a chat at the start of the season and agreed if an opportunity came up I might go.
“At the start of the season I had a couple of family problems. To be fair they didn’t want to come back. It didn’t happen, so I carried on. I am not one to throw my toys out of the pram when it didn’t happen.
