Bobby Duncan reportedly rejected a move to Manchester United because he ‘didn’t want to betray’ Liverpool.
The 18-year-old completed a permanent move to Fiorentina at the start of the week, having forced through a transfer from Anfield.
The Daily Mail have now revealed that he could have joined United but decided against it, according to his Italian agent, Vincenzo Morabito:
It all started in April. Saif contacted me and we set to work to find new accommodation for Bobby.
The boy did not want to betray Liverpool and said no to United who insisted so much with him.
These Liverpool supporters have been reacting to the story on Twitter.
@tommyjames1974: “Hahaha I bet he did.”
@Belfast12040260: “Who does this kid think he is?”
@hobnobpeter: “That’s the kinda thing I’d make up too tbf.”
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This revelation may go some way to patching things up between Duncan and the Liverpool fans, who were left disappointed with his conduct in the lead-up to his exit.
The cynics among us may even claim that this story from his agent has been done to get Reds supporters back on his side.
Either way, it’s nice not to see Duncan move to Liverpool’s most bitter rivals, considering his talent.
The 18-year-old striker has a huge amount of natural ability – if he can settle at Fiorentina, he could flourish.
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