Manchester United is an institution that prides itself on harnessing homegrown talent.
The two defining figures of the club, Sirs Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson, insisted upon the importance of youth. The last time Manchester United’s matchday squad didn’t include a former academy player was before the outbreak of the Second World War.
However, that hasn’t stopped the most successful club in English football from dipping their toe into the market. In fact, United have broken the British transfer record on no fewer than six occasions.
Here are the most expensive talents that have been fielded alongside the club’s homegrown gems.
What a debut it was for @AnthonyMartial! 👏 Is his strike our best at home to Liverpool in the @PremierLeague? Vote: https://t.co/o0aOn4Sdh1 pic.twitter.com/1pNzEq2iJT
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 15, 2017
Angel Di Maria’s incredible chip against Leicester 🪄#LEIMUN pic.twitter.com/f3l8DqvprR
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 1, 2022
Paul Pogba reveals what ultimately contributed to his lack of success at Manchester United. 😓📉
Will he be able to rediscover his form in his new surroundings? 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/mKbtjUiyzi
— 90min (@90min_Football) July 13, 2022
|
Player |
Fee |
Joined |
Signed from |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Paul Pogba |
£89m |
2016 |
Juventus |
|
Antony |
£82m |
2022 |
Ajax |
|
Harry Maguire |
£80m |
2019 |
Leicester |
|
Romelu Lukaku |
£75m |
2017 |
Everton |
|
Jadon Sancho |
£73m |
2021 |
Borussia Dortmund |
|
Casemiro |
£60m |
2022 |
Real Madrid |
|
Angel Di Maria |
£59.7m |
2014 |
Real Madrid |
|
Fred |
£47m |
2018 |
Shakhtar Donetsk |
|
Bruno Fernandes |
£46.5m |
2020 |
Sporting CP |
|
Anthony Martial |
£36m |
2015 |
Monaco |
