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Manchester United have endured a prolonged lean period ever since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. The Red Devils won a record 13 Premier League titles under the legendary Scot, but are yet to lift the league after his departure.

INEOS has revamped the recruitment system of late and things have looked up since caretaker manager Michael Carrick took charge in January this year. United are third in the league table after 31 games and are aiming for a top-four finish ahead of a crucial summer.

The English giants are looking to upgrade their midfield and are expected to target Premier League-proven quality for the job. Sir Alex’s successful reign was built on careful recruitment as well as the promotion of talented academy youngsters.

One player whom the legendary manager admired but failed to bring to the Theatre of Dreams was Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Former United skipper Gary Neville has now shared an interesting anecdote about Sir Alex’s attempts to lure Gerrard away from Anfield.

Sir Alex wanted Gerrard at Old Trafford

Speaking to Gerrard on The Overlap’s Stick to Football podcast, Neville recalled trying to convince him to move to Old Trafford at Sir...