Sir Alex Ferguson once tried to sign Liverpool's greatest goalscorer for Man Utd
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Ian Rush has disclosed that Sir Alex Ferguson once tried to sign him at Manchester United, with the Liverpool legend adding that the two shared mutual respect after years of rivalrySir Alex Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles at Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool icon Ian Rush has disclosed that Sir Alex Ferguson once attempted to lure him to Manchester United, as the pair shared a warm moment together at Aintree.Only 10 players have ever represented both Liverpool and United, among them Paul Ince, Michael Owen and Peter Beardsley. However, things could have panned out very differently for Rush had Ferguson's approach succeeded.READ MORE: Alisson Becker 'open' to transfer approach as European giant circles Liverpool goalkeeperREAD MORE: Arne Slot sends message to Liverpool fans as protests planned — 'I hope'The Scotsman, who had taken the reins at United from Aberdeen in 1986, was keen to bolster his attacking options with Rush.When asked whether he held Rush's career achievements in high regard, Ferguson told ITV: "Absolutely, I hated him.
He's a top man."The former Wales international then shed light on the approach, responding: "When I was coming back from Juventus, he tried to sign me. Ferguson is a passionate devotee of the sport and has owned several horses, including Caldwell Potter, Protektorat and L'Eau du Sud.Rush is also a passionate devotee of the horse racing world."I love horse racing, I love everything about it, that's what it's all about," he said.
"We love football and that, but it's not golf for me, it's horse racing for that is second best."Rush remains Liverpool's all-time record goalscorer, having netted 339 times in 654 appearances. Despite his prolific career, he struggled against United, managing just three goals in 34 encounters.This did little to deter Ferguson from pursuing his signature, with the 84-year-old going on to cement his status as one of the most decorated managers in history at Old Trafford.He amassed an extraordinary haul of 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, two Champions Leagues, two League Cups and several other trophies throughout his tenure with the Red Devils.Over the course of his managerial reign, Ferguson oversaw a staggering 1,500 matches, claiming victory in 895 and drawing 338.He brought the curtain down on his illustrious career at the close of the 2012/13 season, having guided United to a 20th top-flight championship.