Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor claims he considered a switch to Manchester United in the summer before penning a new deal at the Emirates.
The Togo international insists he was "very happy" to remain with the Gunners, but ahead of the meeting between the two sides, admits he was tempted by a move to Old Trafford.
"When I got that approach from United, I was like 'OK, it's a good team, one of the biggest teams in the world - why not?'
"It was very flattering for me and gave me confidence that I am a good footballer because, if a team like Manchester want to get me, it proves I'm doing things right.
"But don't forget I am already at a massive club and we have a fantastic team.
"I had a good discussion with the boss Arsene Wenger, we finally sorted everything out and I was very happy."