Andy Carroll has revealed he wanted to fail his medical before he became Liverpool's club-record signing in 2011.
The striker said he wasn't prepared to leave Newcastle United at the time, but the Magpies' board refused to turn down the £35 million offer.
According to Craig Hope for the Daily Mail, Carroll said this was not a reflection on the Anfield giants. However, he wanted to continue his career in the north-east.
"Do you know what, I was injured at the time, and all I'm thinking is, 'Please, just fail the medical.