Aaron Ramsey names surprise Premier League team who couldn't afford him before Arsenal move

Aaron Ramsey has revealed that Liverpool were one of the clubs interested in signing him but ultimately were unable to pay the transfer fee.

The Welsh midfielder was one of British football's hottest prospects after rising through the ranks at Cardiff, sparking a powerful transfer fight between the Premier League's biggest clubs.

Arsenal won the race in 2008, with manchester united and Everton He is also holding talks with the player over a £5m move.

United announced at the time that they had reached an agreement with Cardiff over Ramsey, only for the midfielder to be courted by Arsene Wenger.

That was despite Ramsey visiting United's Carrington training ground with rumors claiming that, in fact, Gary Neville who had shown him around.

But appearing on Sky Sports Monday night footballRamsey revealed that was not the case.

He was asked if he had looked around the Red Devils headquarters. The 33-year-old said: “Yes, but it wasn't Gary (Neville). I think he was busy that day!

“No, I was the vice principal at the time.”

He was asked if he knew Sir Alex FergusonRamsey added: “No, he was out at the time.

“He was on the phone several times and tried to convince me to go there with the initial idea of ​​getting a loan again, but then I just wanted to continue.”

Discuss the interest of LiverpoolThe Welshman stated: “There were some discussions with Rafa (Benítez).

“But at the time they couldn't really come up with that fee – I think they could do something around £1m or £2m, but then they went up to £5m.

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“Rafa was very good and the presentation he gave was magnificent. I went to David Moyes'house too, he was very helpful.”

Ramsey joined Arsenal before making 369 appearances for the Gunners during 11 years at the club.

“Why Arsenal? I felt like he (Wenger) really wanted me,” Ramsey said.

“He was doing the Euros at the time and they took me there when he had a few hours free.

“We had lunch…all about him, his vision and his plans.

“He had a very detailed plan and I was attracted to the number of young players he brought in and who have continued.

“For example, (Cesc) Fabregas, so I felt really loved by Arsenal.”

Ramsey would win three FA Cups and two Community Shields, while Arsenal would finish as runners-up in the Premier League, League Cup and Europa League.