Peter Schmeichel has revealed Bayern Munich came close to signing his son, Kasper, as a replacement for Manuel Neuer.
The German champions were in need of reinforcement between the posts in January after Neuer broke his leg in a skiing accident.
It appears they considered Denmark international Schmeichel, 36, who formerly played in the Premier League for Leicester City and is now with French club Nice.
However, in the end they were able to sign Yann Sommer, the Switzerland No 1, from their fellow Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach.