We were interested in Vieira: Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted he expressed an interest in signing Patrick Vieira.

Wed, 02 Aug, 2006 - 15:39

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted he expressed an interest in signing Patrick Vieira.

The former Arsenal midfielder has now moved on to Inter Milan from Juventus, following their relegation from Serie A as punishment for their involvement in a match-fixing scandal.

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