Joe Cole has revealed that he could have joined Manchester United in 1996 as he prepares to make a second Hammers debut in the FA Cup on Saturday.
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Cole re-joined the east London club from Liverpool on Friday and is in contention to make his second debut against Manchester United in the FA Cup Third round.
The 31-year-old reminisced how Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign him as a 13-year-old, even receiving an invitation to join the Red Devils first-team squad for the 1996 FA Cup final.
"Sir Alex Ferguson did want to sign me as a young kid, but I had made my decision to come here as all my pals were here and I was very comfortable here as a youngster," Cole said.
"They asked me to go the Cup final with them, but it wouldn't have been right going along and taking in all the razzmatazz of the day.
"It would have been lovely for a young kid, I was only 13 at the time, to go the Cup final with them, but it wouldn't have been right because I knew I was going to sign for West Ham, so we said no because I didn't want to lead anyone on."
The once highly-rated midfielder is eagerly anticipating the chance to make his bow against the Premier League leaders.
"That would be the dream to play," he added
"These are the games you want to play - Manchester United in the Cup. We'd settle for 1-0 but it will be a tall order. It is a tough ask and we'll be giving everything.
"I'm buzzing to play and make my debut again. I'm just looking forward to playing."
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