3. Gareth Bale
Before sealing his record breaking move to the Spanish capital, David Moyes, then United manager, was desperate to sign the winger from Tottenham Hotspur. Louis van Gaal has too been heavily linked with interest, but it seems unlikely that the Welsh wizard will swap Madrid for Manchester any time soon.
4. Eden Hazard
The Belgium international was in advanced talks with United, but after an intervention from Roman Abramovich, the Chelsea owner, Hazard decided the Blues were the best option for his career.
