Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe ex-Wales international revealed on Rio Ferdinand Presents: The Debrief that he attempted to convince Elliot Anderson to join Manchester United, and got in trouble.The former Nottingham Forest midfielder joined Manchester City rather than the Red Devils, in a �116 million deal that was initially rumoured to have broken the British transfer record.Ryan Giggs, a 13-time Premier League winner with Manchester United, confessed that Anderson was not receptive to his attempted persuasion, and told him: Will you just let me play golf, please?Giggs reveals Andersons frustrated response to talks of Manchester United transferThe 45-year-old revealed that he met Anderson just days prior to the England international travelling to North America, in a period when he was probably the most-talked about Premier League player.While the pair played golf in separate parties, Giggs seized the opportunity, attempting to persuade Anderson to join Man United. You may like Elliot Anderson transfer hopes dashed, as Manchester City prepared to walk away from deal: report England star undergoes US medical as Manchester City break transfer record: report Manchester United could tie up former Manchester City player as next summer buy: report Ferdinand confessed to the Welshman that he also attempts to sell the club to certain players he meets, stating: The clubs the best. Thats what I do when I see [desirable] players, I dont care.Giggs revealed that his efforts were shut down after four or five holes, with Anderson soon growing frustrated by the attempts.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.[I saw him] a few days before he went to the World Cup. I peppered him. He didnt know how to take it at first, and then he relaxed a little bit, claimed the 45-year-old.For the first four or five holes, we were literally crossing. And at the end of it, he went, Will you just let me - leave me alone. Will you just let me play my golf, please? Youre in trouble, continued Giggs.The pair then shared their thoughts on deals that rise to the financial heights of Anderson to Manchester City, with Ferdinand claiming youve got to try all sorts to see such approaches succeed. What to read next Exclusive: Diego Forlan discusses the role Sir Alex Ferguson's brother played in his Manchester United transfer Will Elliot Anderson play against Panama despite Manchester City medical? 'Losing top quality like Rodri when you're challenging for the Premier League is a huge blow to Manchester City' Clinton Morrison explains the lasting impact of one of this summer's most high-profile transfers Youve got to try all sorts to get these deals over. Its mad, though. Obviously, the price tag was crazy, said the Englishman.Its just like astronomical money, affirmed Ferdinand, to which Giggs agreed. The former Manchester United centre-back then invoked the clubs financial situation, and its link to Anderson.Manchester United havent got the budget to pay for that, confirmed Ferdinand, plainly. The pair then agreed that Anderson is a good player, despite his decision to join their Manchester rivals.Head to the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel at 9:00am BST on Wednesday, September 9 to watch the full interview.TOPICSRyan GiggsRio FerdinandElliot AndersonManchester UnitedManchester CityPremier LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
