The old fox, Alex Ferguson, had high praise for Henrik Larsson. He openly stated that Larsson deserved to wear the iconic red of Manchester United at Old Trafford, believing the striker's skill set was a perfect match for United's tactical approach. In Ferguson's eyes, Larsson wasn't just a good player—he was someone who could achieve great things with the club.
Larsson, after all, had proven himself to be a top striker—finishing just behind Ronaldo in Manchester City's First Division campaign. Naturally, with City now earning promotion to the Premier League, the value of their players was bound to rise significantly.
Still only 24 years old, he was entering his prime. Even with the gap in competition between the First Division and the Premier League, his talent was undeniable.
The crucial question was: would Manchester City sell him?
But more importantly—could they actually keep him?
News was just news, after all.