Sol Campbell's transfer to Manchester United was blocked

Sol Campbell has revealed that he almost joined Manchester United during his time at Tottenham. The move was blocked by former Tottenham chairman Alan Sugar, despite United legend Gary Neville trying to persuade him to make the switch. Campbell shared this story on the Stick to Football podcast. He recalled receiving a call from Neville while he was resting. Neville asked if Campbell would be interested in joining United. However, Sugar intervened and prevented the transfer. This situation ultimately influenced Campbell's controversial decision to join Arsenal, Tottenham's biggest rivals. His move to Arsenal in 2001 outraged Spurs fans, who labeled him as 'Judas.' When speaking about his experience with Sugar, Campbell mentioned that many players had tough times with him. Despite being offered a record salary to stay at Tottenham, Campbell chose Arsenal, where he experienced significant success. At Arsenal, Campbell won two FA Cups and two Premier League titles. He was part of the famous 'Invincibles' team that went unbeaten in the league during the 2003/04 season. The move that could have changed his career trajectory instead led to a remarkable legacy at Arsenal.