Manchester United tried to transfer three Dortmund players before Ferguson's retirement

Alex Ferguson had warned his retirement in 2013 from United, while his assistant at the time, Rene Meullenstein, discovered that the club was watching the Dortmund train, Hummels, Reus, Gundogan, all three of whom were starters at the German club at the time, broadcast Periscope.

It was always an early bird, always coming early to Carrington,” said Meulsen.

We looked at some German players like Hummels, who are already at Bayern Munich. We also watched Gundogan and Reus,”.

Now, Hummles is part of Bayern, while Gundogan is with the rivals of City, Man Wood and Reus is still part of Dortmund. /Periscope/