West Ham legend Paolo Di Canio has lifted the lid on the conversation he had with Sir Alex Ferguson about a possible Manchester United transfer in 2001.
The enigmatic Italian forward remains one of the most iconic players to have graced the Premier League. And he could have played for United, as he revealed why he rejected Ferguson when the legendary former Old Trafford boss tried to sign him.
Di Canio was 33 at the time and captain of West Ham and decided to stick with the Hammers, where he was revered. He insists he has no rejects about turning down the chance to win league titles under Ferguson at United. “I thought it was a joke.
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