Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard revealed on the "Open Goal" podcast that former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once attempted to lure him away from Liverpool by asking Gary Neville to convince him during an England training camp, but Gerrard quickly rejected the approach.

In an extended interview on "Open Goal," Gerrard recalled that while at an England training camp with Neville, the Manchester United legend approached him and asked whether there was any possibility he would consider leaving Anfield for Old Trafford.

Gerrard explained: "I was at England training, and Gary came up to me and said, 'Can I have a word with you?'"

According to Gerrard, Neville first made clear he was relaying a message, then asked if there was "any possibility" he would play for Manchester United.

Gerrard's response was direct: "Gary, just go away."

Indeed, Neville had previously recounted this unusual episode. During an appearance on "Stick to Football," he revealed that around 2004, Ferguson personally asked him to gauge Gerrard's intentions and determine whether there was any chance of convincing the midfielder to join Manchester United.

Neville recalled that Ferguson wanted him to persuade Gerrard to make the move, even saying he would personally bring the midfielder to Old Trafford.

However, Gerrard quickly made clear that leaving Liverpool for their bitter rivals Manchester United was an absolute non-starter. Neville remembered Gerrard telling him that if he actually moved to Manchester United, his family would likely no longer be able to live in Liverpool.

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