AC Milan were reportedly presented with the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.
The Portugal international was subject of transfer speculation throughout the summer after expressing a desire to leave Old Trafford in a bid to play Champions League football.
A number of Europe's biggest sides reportedly turned down the chance to sign Ronaldo despite his agent Jorge Mendes holding talks with Champions League clubs over a potential move.
According to The Sun, Mendes offered Milan the opportunity to sign Ronaldo in the latter stages of the transfer window.
Mendes reportedly attempted to secure Rafael Leao a move to Paris Saint-Germain or Chelsea in a bid to free up space for Ronaldo to join Milan.
However, Leao remained with the Serie A champions, while Ronaldo has had to settle for three starts in United's opening eight games across all competitions.