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The news of Cantona's impending transfer from Leeds to fierce rivals Manchester United was met with hostility from Leeds fans. The transfer was, however, seen as a good piece of business by most football pundits, removing a turbulent player from the team. [48] Cantona left Leeds for Manchester United for £1 million on 26 November 1992.
United's only winter departure was American forward Jovan Kirovski, who joined Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer on 8 December. David Fish joined Stockport County on 1 May, while a day later, David Hilton was released. Just under a fortnight later, Colin Murdock joined Preston North End, while on 18 May, Eric Cantona retired.
Cantona 72' 39,396 5th 17 September 1994 Liverpool: H 2–0 Kanchelskis 73', McClair 74' 43,740 3rd 24 September 1994 Ipswich Town: A 2–3 Cantona 71', Scholes 74' 22,559 4th 1 October 1994 Everton: H 2–0 Kanchelskis 41', Sharpe 88' 43,803 4th 8 October 1994 Sheffield Wednesday: A 0–1 33,441 5th 15 October 1994 West Ham United: H 1–0 ...
After Eric Cantona's decision to stay with Manchester United, Internazionale turned their attention to United midfielder Paul Ince, who finally agreed to sign for the Italian giants for £7.5 million on 22 June 1995. The next day, the sale of striker Mark Hughes to Chelsea was announced.
However, Ferguson did ask manager Howard Wilkinson if he was willing to part company with 26-year-old French striker Eric Cantona. On 26 November, Cantona signed for United in a £1.2 million deal, and slotted into the United attack alongside Mark Hughes, with Brian McClair being drafted into central midfield alongside Paul Ince.
8 August 1995: Eric Cantona announces his intention to leave English football, but Manchester United refused to terminate his contract. [4] 10 August 1995: Cantona announces his intention to stay with Manchester United after a meeting with Alex Ferguson in Paris. Newcastle United sign Reading goalkeeper Shaka Hislop for £1.575 million.
Cantona 52' 36,584 2nd 16 March 1996 Queens Park Rangers: A 1–1 Cantona 90' 18,817 2nd 20 March 1996 Arsenal: H 1–0 Cantona 65' 50,028 1st 24 March 1996 Tottenham Hotspur: H 1–0 Cantona 51' 50,157 1st 6 April 1996 Manchester City: A 3–2 Cantona 7' , Cole 42', Giggs 78' 29,668 1st 8 April 1996 Coventry City: H 1–0 Cantona 47' 50,332 ...
Transfer fee 1 Jun 1992 DF Glynn Snodin: Hearts: Free 1 Aug 1992 FW Bobby Davison: Leicester City: £50,000 12 Nov 1992 FW Eric Cantona: Manchester United: £1,200,000 9 Mar 1993 MF Scott Sellars: Newcastle United: £700,000