Liverpool icon John Barnes admits Man Utd wanted to sign him - before Sir Alex Ferguson call

Barnes reveals Ferguson was not United manager when the Red Devils first approached him

Liverpool icon John Barnes has revealed that Manchester United wanted to sign him before Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed as manager.

Barnes, who spent 10 years at Anfield, was one of the most exciting wingers in the world during his playing days.

And the former England international has now admitted that he was close to joining United before Ferguson took charge at Old Trafford.

"Manchester United wanted to sign me before Sir Alex Ferguson was manager"

"Manchester United wanted to sign me before Sir Alex Ferguson was manager," Barnes told BonusCodeBets.

"I was at Watford at the time and I had a meeting with them.

"But I decided to join Liverpool and never looked back."

Ferguson's impact on Manchester United

Ferguson joined United in 1986 and went on to become one of the most successful managers in British history.

He won 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League crowns during his 26 years in charge at Old Trafford.

Barnes believes that Ferguson's arrival at United was a major turning point for the club.

"Sir Alex Ferguson is the greatest manager of all time"

"Sir Alex Ferguson is the greatest manager of all time," said Barnes.

"He transformed Manchester United and made them the dominant force in English football.

"I think I made the right decision to join Liverpool, but I have no doubt that I would have been successful at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson."

Conclusion

John Barnes is a Liverpool legend and one of the most exciting wingers to have played the game.

His revelation that Manchester United wanted to sign him before Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed as manager is a fascinating insight into the history of one of the biggest clubs in the world.

It is also a reminder of the impact that Ferguson had on United, transforming them from a struggling side into one of the most successful clubs in the world.