Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was reportedly considered by previous bosses Ralf Rangnick and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer - but both rejected him amid concerns his height would be vulnerable at set pieces.
The Argentina centre back joined the Red Devils in July, switching from Ajax for almost £50million - joining back up with his former boss, and current United manager, Erik ten Hag, after three years together at the Dutch side.
However, the 24-year-old was considered at Old Trafford under their previous management, according to The Athletic. The scouting network elected not to pursue 5ft 9in Martinez, with fears that he would be a weakness when defending corners and free kicks.