Manchester United’s leaked transfer list from 2004 offers a fascinating insight into Sir Alex Ferguson's method of identifying targets and setting aside “excess” squad players at Old Trafford.The list, which was first leaked on social media several years after Ferguson stepped down as manager in 2013, features the name of every United player from that time.Ferguson categorised his Red Devils stars by position and value to his squad, with key men such as Rio Ferdinand, Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs placed in the “squad” section.However, players who had been deemed surplus to requirements by the Scot found themselves in the “excess” section.Nicky Butt and Diego Forlan were the highest-profile names in that category, along with outcasts Luke.
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