'I looked like a d***' - Premier League icon's hilarious transfer chat with Sir Alex Ferguson before Manchester United snub

Former Chelsea player Damien Duff has shared a funny story about his meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Duff was a top winger in the Premier League, coming through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers. In 2003, there were rumours that he might move to United or Liverpool.

In the end, it was Chelsea who signed him as Duff became one of the first big signings when Roman Abramovich took over at Stamford Bridge. But United came excruciatingly close to landing his signature.

Duff has now revealed all about his meeting with legendary Reds manager Sir Alex at a United kitman's house.

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He told the Open Goal podcast (via Daily Star): "It nearly happened with both [United and Liverpool]. I'm not sure what my get out [clause] was with Blackburn, maybe £15million or £16million. I went for 17-point-something [million]. It was maybe too much for them.

"Chelsea was never on my radar. Ideally, it would have been Man Utd, Liverpool, great clubs with Irish connections. I met Alex Ferguson and spoke to him. When you spend time with him and talk to him about football, you want to play for him. I think I just cost too much and they got better wingers than me in the end.

"I met him in the kitman's house. I think Fergie did all his business in Albert's house. Albert picked me up at the airport and brought me there. I didn't say a word for two or three hours. I was still a baby, 21 or 22. I just stared at him.

"I was probably dribbling as well. Ma made me wear a shirt and tie, as Irish mothers do. I was suited and booted. I looked like a d**k,