5 transfers that would've changed the history of football

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05:  Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's third goal as dejected goalkeeper Julian Speroni of Crystal Palace looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on May 5, 2014 in London, England.  (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
Suarez almost single-handedly led Liverpool to the title in 2013/14

#4 Ronaldinho to Manchester United

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 3:  Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester Utd shakes hands with Ronaldinho of Barcelona as they walk off at half time during the Champions World Series game between Manchester United and Barcalona on August 3, 2003, at Lincoln Financial Fields in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Ronaldinho came very close to joining Manchester United

Ronaldinho was probably one of the most naturally gifted footballer to ever grace the beautiful game.

Though his career teetered off after Barcelona, in his heyday, he was unstoppable. Immaculate balance and astounding trickery saw him flummox every opposition defence he faced, scoring goals at will. He was at his prime during his days with the Blaugrana and one of the hottest properties on the planet.

In 2003, before Barcelona signed him, it was widely reported that the Red Devils were in the hunt too. Despite widely impressing at PSG, the playmaker was available after falling out with pretty much everyone in Paris. Ronaldinho even made his intentions quite clear by claiming, “I’d love to be at a great club like United.” He almost got his wish too, and at one point in time, he was just 48 hours from signing for United.

His friend, however, persuaded him to go to the Camp Nou instead, where his impressive form saw him win a Ballon d’Or.

Alex Ferguson had managed to build one of the most impressive sides on the continent and while a move to Old Trafford may have yielded similar results for his career, he might not have been allowed the same expressiveness and freedom due to the physicality of the Premier League.

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