Arsenal hero Alan Smith has spoken about the time he was approached by Sir Alex Ferguson to join Manchester United. Smith ultimately chose to stay with Arsenal, a decision he says he has no regrets about.
Arsenal beat Manchester United to the transfer signing Arsenal hero Alan Smith has revealed he could have joined Manchester United instead of the Gunners and even spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson about a move to Old Trafford. Smith made a huge impact at Arsenal after joining from Leicester City in 1987 and was the club’s top goalscorer for four successive seasons, netting over 100 goals in total.
Alan Smith chose to join Arsenal instead of Man United Ferguson had only been at Old Trafford for a year when he pushed to sign Smith and overcame a difficult start to his reign to establish himself as arguably the greatest manager in history, guiding Manchester United to 13 Premier League titles, nine domestic cups and two Champions League trophies. Speaking on the Seaman Says podcast with Betway, Smith said: ‘I spoke to Alex Ferguson. I was getting a bit of interest.
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