Ferguson turned down two English top clubs before joining Manchester United

On November 6, 1986, Scottish manager Alex Ferguson (not yet Sir) embarked on a major chapter of his life by taking charge of Manchester United. However, this era almost didn't happen, as other top English clubs were also interested in his services.

Details: As Ferguson himself recalled, before moving to Manchester United, he declined offers from Arsenal, Wolverhampton, and Tottenham. Much of his decision was influenced by Aberdeen's owner, Dick Donald, who advised him to head to Old Trafford.

Quote: "I turned down Arsenal, turned down Wolves, and turned down Tottenham. The reasons were because Dick Donald... One day I said to him: "Maybe it's time to go". He replied: "Don’t say that, you have great conditions here, and you should only move to one club – Manchester United". So I didn't budge until that happened," Ferguson said in an interview with TNT Sports.

Reminder: Ferguson managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013, overseeing the most successful period in the club's history. Currently, Manchester United has distanced itself from cooperation with its legendary former manager.