Man Utd’s most expensive signings ever

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.