Former Paraguay star Salvador Cabanas had deal in place to join Premier League side Manchester United before he was shot in the head, per Telefuturo (H/T the Mirror).
The 38-year-old was one of the hottest properties in South America in the mid-2000s and represented Paraguay in the 2006 World Cup. He was also named South American footballer of the Year in 2007.
The forward, who scored 91 goals in 152 appearances for Club America between 2006 and 2010, became a major target for Sir Alex Ferguson at United and a deal was agreed for him to move to Old Trafford.