Former boss Dave Jones says the return of Aaron Ramsey will be a "scoop" for Cardiff City - 15 years after the midfielder missed out on a loan move to the Bluebirds because he said no to Sir Alex Ferguson.
Wales captain Ramsey, 32, is poised to rejoin Cardiff on a free transfer.
Jones says he would have returned to the club on loan in 2008 had he not turned down the chance to sign for Manchester United.
"We lost him to Arsenal," Jones said.
"I don't think he completed 20 games for us before Arsenal and Manchester United kept calling for him.