Bixente Lizarazu has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sign him for Manchester United, only for Bayern Munich to slam the door shut on any potential deal.
Lizarazu, the World Cup-winning full back, was pursued by Ferguson around the turn of the century during his time with the German giants.
However, Ferguson was unsuccessful in his efforts to acquire the Frenchman's services.
'I had the chance, I think in about 2001 or 2002, to go to Manchester United, but it stopped very quickly as Bayern Munich said no,' Lizarazu told FourFourTwo.