Manchester United made a late attempt to sign Mohamed Salah before he joined Liverpool in 2017. According to reports, United offered £35 million for the Egyptian winger, but it was too little, too late.
Salah had already agreed to join Liverpool and was on the verge of completing his move to Anfield. The Reds had been pursuing Salah for some time and had agreed on a fee with Roma, his then-club.
United's late bid was seen as a desperate attempt to hijack the deal and sign Salah themselves. However, Liverpool had already done too much groundwork, and Salah had already committed to joining the Reds.
The move would have been a significant coup for United, but ultimately, it was too late. Salah went on to join Liverpool and has since become one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the Premier League.
United's attempt to sign Salah highlights the intense rivalry between the two clubs and their desire to outdo each other in the transfer market. However, in this instance, Liverpool's swift action and determination to sign Salah meant they won the race for his signature.
Salah's success at Liverpool has been a significant factor in the Reds' recent success, and United's failure to sign him has been seen as a missed opportunity. The Egyptian's pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability would have been a valuable asset to United's attack.