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'I would have done anything to keep him' - The Manchester United cult hero Sir Alex Ferguson was devastated not to keep

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Only two footballers who've played for Manchester United have ever won the European Golden Boot. One, predictably, is Cristiano Ronaldo.

The four-time top scorer in Europe is bested only by Lionel Messi. The other Red Devils player to appear on this illustrious list may not be as widely known.

Despite being at Old Trafford for a mere 10 weeks, this individual's impact since his departure 16 years ago remains substantial.

This person is none other than Henrik Larsson. The Swede answered Sir Alex Ferguson's call back in 2007 and despite only playing for the Old Trafford outfit for a number of weeks, he became a fan favourite - with Fergie later revealing his regret at not being able to keep hold of the former Celtic and Barcelona forward. READ MORE: Shaw, Casemiro, Martinez - United injury news and return dates READ MORE: Man United youngster set to sign new contract after impressing Erik ten Hag Back in January 2006, Sir Alex Ferguson faced a crucial problem.

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