Michael Owen makes no apologies for having linked up with Manchester United in 2009, with the former Liverpool striker admitting he could not believe his luck when the Red Devils made an approach.
A forgettable spell at Newcastle had been taken in by the 2001 Ballon d’Or winner after returning to English football from Real Madrid.
Potential interest from Liverpool had been sounded out when making that move in 2005, but those at Anfield passed on the opportunity to do a deal.
The same stance was taken four years later, with Rafa Benitez favouring other transfer options as a door was left open for arch-rivals United to snap up a proven goalscorer.