Evra: Only United for me

Patrice Evra rejected overtures from Europe's top clubs before opting for Man Utd.

Patrice Evra has admitted growing impatient for a big move from Monaco as he simply could not refuse a move to Manchester United.

The left back preferred Old Trafford to Internazionale and is set to wrap up the transfer on Tuesday, providing he passes a medical in Manchester.

After being coveted by some of Europe's biggest clubs, the 24-year-old felt the time was right to progress with his career.

"I have already had opportunities to leave Monaco but I was not very keen to go forward in the talks with Arsenal, Liverpool or Real Madrid," he told France Football. "They all talked with my agent in the past two seasons.

"But, for some time, ASM really disappointed me. I knew too many disappointments not to consider the Manchester United offer.

"It could have been settled a lot before. Indeed, Manchester have followed me since our run in the Champions League two years ago.

"But, until recently, I didn't want to leave Monaco.

"I had contact with Internazionale last summer. I even talked to coach Roberto Mancini.

"But to me, it was over. As I said to the Monaco officials, I only wanted to hear about Manchester - not about Internazionale."