Phil Chisnall, the last Man Utd player moved to Liverpool directly, dies aged 78

Former Manchester United striker Phil Chisnall has died at the age of 78.

The late forward was the last player to make a direct move from Old Trafford to rivals Liverpool, having been transferred for a fee of £25,000 in 1964.

In a statement, United said: 'It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of former Manchester United player Phil Chisnall, who has died at the age of 78.

'Phil, a product of United’s famous youth system, caught the eye as one of the most promising young talents of his time and went on to represent the first team between 1961 and 1964 before his transfer to Liverpool.'

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