Eric Cantona could have joined Liverpool over Man United; Graeme Souness turned him down

Former France international Eric Cantona is heralded for his impact at Manchester United and former striker has been credited with turning around Red Devils' fortunes when he moved to Manchester. However, Cantona could have turned out in a different shade of red for arch-rivals Liverpool only for n-manr Graeme Souness to turn down opportunity. striker instead moved on to Leeds before sealing a sensational transfer to Old Trafford to embark on a remarkable trophy-laden spell. 

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Eric Cantona Man United: Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness reveals he turned down an opportunity to sign Cantona 

Speaking to Football Show on Sky Sports, Graeme Souness recalled  time when he was offered chance to sign Eric Cantona or his Liverpool team. striker, who was at Nimes at that point, was serving a two-month ban for throwing ball at referee. Eric Cantona abruptly anunced his retirement, however, n France manr Michel Platini met Graeme Souness to put in a word for striker. former Liverpool boss revealed that Platini thought Cantona would be a perfect fit for Liverpool, however, Souness claimed that last thing he wanted at that point was ar controversial figure. Eric Cantona ended up signing for Leeds United in 1991 helping m win First Divison title. Eric Cantona faced off against Graeme Souness' Liverpool in Charity Shield match in 1992, and centre-forward scored a hat-trick to seal a Leeds United win. 

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Eric Cantona goals: Cantona Man United career

Eric Cantona secured a transfer to Manchester United in 1992 for a reported fee of £1.2 million. lack of goals was a huge concern for Sir Alex Ferguson's side and Cantona's arrival revived his team's fortunes. former Leeds United striker t only scored goals but also created chances leading Red Devils to Premier League title for first time in 26 years. Eric Cantona spent five seasons at Old Trafford wearing iconic . 7 jersey, scoring 82 goals in 185 games across all competitions. talismanic centre-forward won four league titles in his five seasons under Sir Alex Ferguson's manment, before anuncing his retirement from sport at of 30. 

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