Former Manchester City striker Shaun Goater claimed that the club tricked Manchester United into signing Cristiano Ronaldo.
City were reported to be in talks to sign the 37-year-old last summer but he made the sensational return to their local rivals and his former side United instead.
Initially billed as a blockbuster move for the Red Devils, Ronaldo's first season back has proven to be underwhelming.
Shaun Goater (left) claimed Man City tricked Man United into signing Cristiano Ronaldo (right)
The Portugal international has scored 18 goals in 32 games in all competitions so far but United have regressed, failing to win silverware for a fifth consecutive campaign.