Manchester United reportedly snubbed Sir Alex Ferguson's suggestion to sign Peterborough star Ronnie Edwards last summer.The Red Devils announced last week that Erik ten Hag will take over as club manager come the end of the season, and the current Ajax boss looks set to have quite the job on his hands.
United have endured countless struggles this campaign and this summer will almost certainly consist of a squad overhaul as many of the club's underperforming crop are culled.It has now emerged that one rising star who United missed out on last summer was Posh defender Edwards - a teenage talent tipped for greatness by Ferguson.
The great Scot recommended the England Under-19 international to United, however the Red Devils reportedly ignored his transfer advice.That's according to The Sun, who claim United did not follow up their ex-manager's tip and tap-up the talented teen.
It now appears Ferguson's former employers may live to rue their reluctance to make a move for the highly-rated defender.Bundesliga trio RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund are all understood to be leading the race for Edwards as the 19-year-old could become the latest English talent to ply his trade abroad.
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