Ferguson denies buying Park to sell shirts in Asia

Although United has a strong marketing strategy in Asia, Ferguson said he bought the South Korea winger based on his ability and work rate.

Ferguson said he did not think about Park’s commercial value when he signed him from PSV Eindhoven in 2005 but was instead impressed by an intelligent and disciplined player who could play in different positions.

Park headed United’s winning goal in a 2-1 victory against Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.