Manchester United reportedly missed out on the signing of Eden Hazard back in 2012 after club officials refused to make a secret multimillion-pound payment to his agent.
Hazard signed for Premier League rivals Chelsea from French club Lille for a reported £32million fee.
The winger went on to win two Premier League titles and lifted the Europa League twice, the FA Cup and League Cup during a glittering seven-year spell with the Blues.
According to the Times, Hazard had been on the cusp of a transfer to Man United in the summer of 2012, with the club having agreed a fee with Lille and personal terms with the Belgian winger.