Manchester United tried to sign the Liverpool legend (Picture: Getty)A Manchester United manager failed in his efforts to sign Sadio Mane before he joined Liverpool and became a legend at Anfield. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. But Mane feared first-team opportunities would be limited at United so rejected Van Gaal’s advances in favour of a move to Liverpool. Sadio Mane was an integral player for Liverpool (Picture: Getty)‘At that time, Manchester United called me at the same time as Liverpool,’ Mane, currently at Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, said on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast. I want you to come to Manchester United”.

Source: Metro January 01, 2026 13:46 UTC