Sir Alex Ferguson took just 20 seconds to end Manchester City's hopes of signing Cristiano Ronaldo in a whirlwind transfer saga that saw shook up the final days of the summer window.
Ronaldo had decided to leave Juventus and City were to lead the race for his signature, as they looked to land one of the game's most iconic stars and a great of their cross-city rivals.
Following talks between both clubs and Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes, there was confidence a £25million deal could be completed.
But, as the MEN reported at the time, Etihad chiefs were left stunned when it emerged neighbours Manchester United had stolen Ronaldo from under the noses - in one of the most stunning transfers in Premier League history. As reported by the Daily
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