Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s biggest transfer error was not signing Fernando Torres when he had the chance, according to former striker Andy Cole.
Torres had been on United’s radar for a number of years before he signed for Liverpool in 2007, but according to Cole, Ferguson decided against completing a deal because he believed Torres’ fee outweighed his potential.
“I know Manchester United watched him closely but decided that given the likely fee he would not be good enough to play at Old Trafford,” Cole told the Mirror.
“Scouts judged him receiving the ball in all different positions and watched his reactions.
“We all make mistakes and not signing Torres was one because I’ve spoken to several of the current squad about him and they all say the same thing: ‘Top, top player’.
“Torres stunned me when he arrived from Atletico because he settled so quickly. The Premier League is totally different to the Primera Liga, but you wouldn’t know from watching Torres.
“He reminds me of Ian Rush – he seems to drift in and out of games while always remaining a threat. At time he can make out he’s almost uninterested and then tunes in just like that and he’s away with the ball with fantastic pace.
“Torres’ game is not just about the box but he’s most dangerous in there because his close control allows him to take possession in confined areas.”
from http://www.telegraph.co.uk
   
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