In a recent episode of The Overlap, Arsenal legend Sol Campbell shared insights about his playing career, including an intriguing near-transfer to Manchester United. Campbell, who famously transitioned from Tottenham to Arsenal on a free transfer and became integral to the Gunners' success, revealed that Gary Neville once approached him about joining Manchester United. Although he held an affinity for United as a child, Alan Sugar, then chairman of Tottenham, ultimately blocked the potential move. Campbell's decision to join Arsenal eventually earned him a place as a key player in their 2003/04 Invincibles squad.
I remember, I was having an afternoon nap, and the phone call came through, and Gary asked me if I fancied United. I must have been about 21 then.
Campbell admitted he liked United when he was growing up, though he didn't really support a particular club team and mostly described himself as an England fan.
Things could have gone rather differently, as it seems Neville spoke to him about joining Man Utd earlier in his career while he was still at Spurs.
You called me! I had an offer from Arsenal but walked out of a bizarre meeting with Arsene Wenger.
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