Patrice Evra Claims Ronaldo, Bale Nearly Joined Manchester United

Patrice Evra revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale were both close to joining Manchester United in 2013, with Ronaldo allegedly agreeing to a return under Sir Alex Ferguson's management. Ferguson reportedly needed £200 million to secure both players, but the club refused to sanction the fees, which ultimately led to missed opportunities for the club. Evra shared his shock and sadness over Ferguson's retirement, stating that just two weeks prior, Ferguson had expressed confidence that he would be staying for another ten years and aimed to win more Champions Leagues with the two stars. Ronaldo went on to win four Champions League titles with Real Madrid, while Bale secured five during his time there. Since Ferguson's departure, United have struggled to replicate their past success, failing to win the Premier League and cycling through multiple managers. Evra's comments have sparked discussions about the impact of this missed transfer on the club's trajectory since 2013.