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Manchester United sounded out shock Sir Alex Ferguson replacement

The Frenchman is celebrating 20 years of service at Arsenal this weekend. But things could have been very different for Wenger had he made a move to Old Trafford earlier on his career. According to the Daily Star, United made an approach for the 66-year-old in 2002 when Ferguson first considered retiring. Wenger reportedly rejected their offer however before Ferguson reversed his decision and decided to continue at the helm. GETTY Man Utd reportedly expressed an interest in Arsene Wenger in 2002 Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood recently said he was unaware of United’s attempts though, saying: “I don’t think Arsene has ever been tempted.” Wenger admitted to receiving...
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