That article says Pool rejected the offer, not Gerrard, and also states how Alonso chose them over Pool!
I haven't fallen for anything, I'd say it's more so I'm not deluded enough to think Sancho would choose us over Real if they came in with an identical offer.
I agreed with you man, this Summer you'd be extremely naive to think he'd chose United over Real. Summer 2012 though, who knows... I certainly don't.
For what it's worth, Alonso left Pool cause Benitez tried to flog him and replace him with Gareth Barry, we all know that. Gerrard they wanted on two occasions but didn't get him.
But of course you've fallen for it, think of the ridiculous number of World Class players that haven't played for Madrid. Do you really think that's simply because Madrid didn't want them? Come on man, surely you realise the idea is laughable and has been perpetuated by Madrid propaganda and a few high profile signings?
I'll say it again to bring us back on track, on an almost level playing field footing football wise, manager wise and wage wise, Jadon Sancho could choose Barca, Madrid, Man City, Juve, United, Bayern, Liverpool, Chelsea....
I have absolutely no idea which he'd chose because I don't know what he values most. I imagine though, he like most English players would chose the Premier League over La Liga. And something I do know for certain is the idea he'd defo chose Madrid is as daft as the idea that De Ligt would defo chose Barca this Summer.