Jurgen Klopp blocked Man Utd's move for Robert Lewandowski after phone call from boss

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Robert Lewandowski was close to becoming a Manchester United player before his big move was deniedJurgen Klopp blocked Robert Lewandowski from joining Manchester United 14 years before the club were linked with another stunning move for the forward ahead of this summer. Though he could barely understand what Sir Alex was saying, Lewandowski was ready to join the Premier League giants.READ MORE: Barcelona dressing room's feelings about Marcus Rashford ahead of Man Utd decisionREAD MORE: New Marcus Rashford verdict delivered as Man Utd loanee close to Barcelona rewardHowever, the move broke down as Dortmund, managed by Klopp, refused to let Lewandowski leave, believing he was too important.

They had already lost Shinji Kagawa to United that same summer too.Lewandowski recalled in an interview with SportBild: "I remember the moment exactly. He wanted to talk to me."The striker added: "I was still in the dressing room, I took a shower and called him back, in a quiet corner.

He has a strong Scottish accent."I was so focused on understanding what he meant! I wanted to go to Man United!