Did You Know? Sir Alex Ferguson sold Diego Forlan to Villarreal in August 2004 after the Uruguayan striker struggled at Manchester United, scoring only 10 Premier League goals in 63 appearances despite a £7.5m transfer fee. Forlan sought more playing time, often benched behind stars like Van Nistelrooy, and a boot stud dispute with Ferguson exacerbated tensions. Incoming signings like Rooney and personal issues, including his sister’s health, contributed. Sold cheaply, Forlan later thrived in Sp