Paul Scholes was offered £4 million per year by Inter Milan in the summer of 2000.
This was double his Manchester United salary at the time.
What happened?
Scholes explained on the *Stick to Football* podcast that he received a phone call from Ryan Giggs's agent, Harry Swales, with the offer from Inter Milan.
Why it matters for Paul Scholes
The offer came after Scholes had just collected his fourth Premier League title in six seasons as a first-teamer and was a key player for England.
Scholes stood to pocket the equivalent of £77,000 net each week in Italy, a significant amount in English football at the time.
What comes next?
Scholes admitted that the offer prompted him to ask Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson for a pay rise, which he now looks back on as his biggest regret.
He recalled feeling bad about asking for more money and said Ferguson pulled out a little black book and told him he was already being paid a fair wage.
Gary Neville suspected that Inter Milan may have contacted Manchester United and been shut down by Ferguson.
Scholes's decision to stay at Manchester United proved to be the right one, as he went on to win many more titles with the club.
The incident is a fascinating insight into the career of one of Manchester United's greatest players.
Scholes's interview with Gary Neville is available now on YouTube and all leading podcast platforms.
The podcast provides a unique perspective on Scholes's career and his time at Manchester United.
Scholes's biggest regret is a reminder that even the greatest players can have doubts and uncertainties.
The offer from Inter Milan was a significant one, and it's interesting to think about what might have been if Scholes had decided to leave Manchester United.