Hull City's January signing Billy Sharp says he came close to joining the Championship club last summer, before moving to MLS side LA Galaxy on a short-term contract.
The former Sheffield United striker joined Hull on 1 January, less than five months after moving to America.
Despite enjoying his time stateside, the 37-year-old says he had "wanted" the move to East Yorkshire instead.
"It nearly happened in the summer," Sharp told BBC Radio Humberside.
"I spoke to the manager [Liam Rosenior] then. I like how his teams play, I wanted to join in the summer.