Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gerry Armstrong revealed that he advised the London club to sign now-Swansea striker Michu.
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Michu moved to Swansea in the off-season for a bargain price of £2 million, and his form since has left many clubs wondering why they didn't take a punt on the Spaniard.
Since the start of the season the former Celta Vigo player has scored 12 Premier League goals for his new team.
Armstrong revealed that his advice was ignored by four clubs, who rejected the opportunity to sign Michu in the transfer window.
"It was 18 months ago when I told three or four clubs in England about Michu," he said.
"He was playing for Celta Vigo in the Spanish second division and the ex-Newcastle centre back Marcelino and I were chatting about how good a player he was and as a free transfer some club in England would benefit from his goalscoring.
"With one goal every two games and at 6ft 4ins tall Marcelino talked to clubs about him, but no one showed interest, so he signed for Rayo Vallecano and finished top goalscorer for them last season.
"Again I spoke to clubs and recommended him to Spurs. Michael Laudrup and I spoke about him while watching La Liga last year, and shortly before he was appointed manager of Swansea knowing he had a buy-out clause of £2.5 million.
"Well done Michael for having the courage of your convictions and taking a chance on Michu.
"He has to be the best signing of the Premier League last summer and must be valued at £25 million to £30 million as he is the top scorer in the Premier League to date so far and getting better all the time.
"Eat your hearts out, Spurs, and listen the next time you are offered a gem like Michu."
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