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Giggs' Golf Course Gamble: Anderson Snubs Man Utd for City's £116m

Giggs' Golf Course Gamble: Anderson Snubs Man Utd for City's £116m

Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones
Published: Sep 9, 2026

Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs has opened up about a desperate, failed attempt to persuade Elliot Anderson to snub a move to Manchester City in favour of a switch to Old Trafford. The former Welsh international revealed that he relentlessly "peppered" the midfielder during a chance encounter on a golf course, only to be told to mind his own business by the now-City star.

The Fairway Transfer Fiasco: Giggs' Bold Pitch to Anderson

Football's transfer market is a battleground, and sometimes, even a legendary figure like Ryan Giggs finds himself on the losing side, as he candidly revealed in a fascinating look behind the curtain of Manchester United's past recruitment sagas.

Key Takeaways

  • Ryan Giggs personally tried to recruit Elliot Anderson on a golf course for Manchester United.
  • Anderson, then a target, politely rebuffed Giggs's persistent pitch.
  • Manchester United ultimately couldn't compete with Manchester City's £116 million offer for Anderson.
  • Pep Guardiola once surprised Giggs by naming Marcus Rashford as United's "best player."

Speaking on the popular podcast