Honorary President of Manchester United Martin Edwards told who could replace Sir Alex Ferguson in the early 2000s.

Edwards said that as chairman of Manchester United in 2002, he was negotiating the transition to the camp of the "red devils" Arsene Wenger.

In the 2001/02 season, Sir Alex Ferguson announced his desire to leave Manchester United, and the leadership immediately began searching for alternative options.

The main candidate for replacing Ferguson was Arsene Wenger.

"Our main candidate was Arsen," wrote Martin Edwards in his autobiography "Red Glory". "Since coming to Arsenal in 1996, Wenger has been a very successful coach".

"We made him an offer and Wenger really showed interest, but he was very grateful to the leadership of the" Gunners "and showed devotion to this club, therefore decided to refuse".

As you know, Ferguson changed his plans and for another 10 years led the MJ, from year to year vying with Arsenal Wenger.