Kroos, Bale, Bonucci & Man Utd XI who have rejected transfers since Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit

On Wednesday, Manchester United again face one of their most successful acquisitions of the Sir Alex Ferguson era when they take on Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus in the Champions League in Turin.

But besides being a symbol of United for six years, the Portuguese star has also been one of many players to have foregone the opportunity to sign on at Old Trafford since Sir Alex retired in 2013.

For much of the last five years it has felt like some players have used United as a trading tool, while others simply decided they did not like the sound of being a part of the rebuilding project in M16.

Below, Goal looks at a potential starting XI of players that United couldn’t get over the line in the years post-Ferguson...