Sir Alex Ferguson is said to have turned down Thierry Henry before he went to Arsenal (Getty Sport)Sir Alex Ferguson turned down the chance to sign Thierry Henry because he had doubts over his fitness, according to Manchester United’s former security chief. The World Cup winner also played a pivotal role in helping Arsenal win two Premier League titles and two FA Cup trophies. AdvertisementAdvertisement‘In the tunnel after the game my phone goes, Eric’s older brother Jean-Marie [Cantona] says, ‘Ned, tell Alex [Ferguson] that Thierry Henry wants to come to the club’,’ Kelly said in an interview with beIN Sports. ‘Now this was before he [Henry] went to Arsenal, his first choice was Manchester United. He went to Arsenal, the rest is history.’Follow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Metro May 25, 2020 12:33 UTC