Former Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has revealed that he purchased ex-Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward's house in a bargain deal. The Italy international took advanatage of unsavoury scenes to reduce the asking price of the property, previously valued at approximately £2million.

Borini completed the purchase four years ago after Woodward was targeted by a group of supporters who were unhappy with his management of the Red Devils. A smoke bomb and fireworks were detonated at the property in chaotic scenes. The crowd also pressed an intercom at the large gates guarding the entrance to the residence before spraying it with red paint in disturbing footage. Woodward, his wife, and their young twins were not present when lit flares were hurled into the grounds.

When the former United chief executive was prepared to sell, Borini was more than willing to take advantage of the worries of other potential purchasers.

The forward, who was plying his trade with Turkish outfit Fatih Karagumruk in 2021, can now enjoy the residence with his wife Erin and his two young children, Stella and Lando.

Borini said: "We bought...