Fergie's rage at Kluivert snub was a blessing in disguise for Man United, and Gyokeres rejecting the Red Devils could be history repeating itself.
Fergie's fury at Kluivert's rejection
In 1998, Sir Alex Ferguson was fuming when Patrick Kluivert turned down a move to Manchester United. The Dutch striker opted to join Barcelona instead, leaving Fergie seething.
"Maybe he doesn't know how big a club Manchester United is," Fergie spat, clearly taking Kluivert's snub personally. But little did he know, Kluivert's rejection would prove to be a blessing in disguise for the Red Devils.
Yorke's legendary partnership with Cole
After missing out on Kluivert, United signed Dwight Yorke from Aston Villa. Yorke went on to form a legendary partnership with Andy Cole, helping United to a historic treble in the 1998/99 season, lifting the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup.
Yorke was the top scorer in all competitions that season with 29 goals, and United went on to win two more Premier League titles in 2000 and 2001 with Yorke up front. He was the top scorer for United in the 1999/2000 season too.
Kluivert's Barcelona career
Kluivert did succeed at Barcelona, scoring 122 goals in 257 games for the Spanish giants. But he only managed to win one trophy across his entire time at the club, a poor tally that he would have easily beaten if he had decided to head to Old Trafford.
Gyokeres rejecting United could be history repeating itself
Fast forward to the present day, and Manchester United are facing a similar situation with Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker has reportedly turned down a move to United, with Arsenal now the frontrunners to sign him.
While missing out on Gyokeres may seem like a blow to United's transfer plans, history has shown that sometimes a rejection can lead to unexpected success. Just like Kluivert's snub led to the signing of Yorke and a historic treble, Gyokeres rejecting United could be a blessing in disguise.
Only time will tell if history will repeat itself for the Red Devils. But one thing's for sure – Fergie's rage at Kluivert's snub turned out to be a turning point for Manchester United, and Gyokeres' rejection could be the catalyst for another era of success at Old Trafford.
