I said yes when Manchester United tried to sign me but none of my 600 goals were scored for them

Robert Lewandowski has revealed he agreed to sign for Manchester United in 2012, only for Borussia Dortmund to refuse to sanction the transfer.

The Polish striker, who has since become one of the greatest strikers of his generation, had just enjoyed a breakout season at Dortmund in 2011/12 when Sir Alex Ferguson called and told him he wanted to bring him to Old Trafford.

Lewandowski had netted 30 goals in 47 games in that campaign and was still two years away from his move to Bayern Munich, but Ferguson wanted to sign the striker who turned 22 in that summer to lead his attack.

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Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Lewandowski said he had no hesitation in saying yes to Ferguson and wanted to make the move happen.

I remember one conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson, you know, for example. That was 2012," said Lewandowski. "I decided to join Manchester United.

"I remember the conversation that was in the... Before pre-season, we were playing some games. I knew that he's going to call to me. And at half-time, I was subbed off because I knew that I was playing 45 minutes.

"I had the call. And that time, you know, my English, you know, that was on a different level. And even, especially if I'm going to speak with this kind of guy that Sir Alex Ferguson is calling to me, and I'm calling to him now."

Asked if he was nervous about the call, Lewandowski said: "Oh, very. And, you know, he's going to speak easy English, yeah? And he called, Hello, my name is Robert Lewandowski. Yeah, hi, hi….You know, this Scottish accent!

"Yes, yes, of course. I