Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in world football and have made some greatly influential signings over the years.
There is no denying that on and off the pitch United have struggled in recent times, with players that are being brought into the club failing to have a positive impact.
There have been plenty of rumours that United are in the market for some big players this summer, so time will tell if the deals get over the line and impact the club’s success.
Here are Man Utd’s best ever transfers in the English Premier League era.
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Roy Keane
Nottingham Forest – Manchester United
£3.75 million, 1993
Roy Keane signed for United back in 1993 and his influence on the club is one of the greatest in their history, after he went on to make 475 appearances. The Irish midfielder won one UEFA Champions League, seven Premier League’s and four FA Cups while at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Sporting Lisbon – Manchester United
£12.24 million, 2003
Nobody could have predicted the impact that Ronaldo would have on world football when he made the switch the Premier League as his skill and pace really transformed the game.
Ronaldo appeared 292 times for United netting 119 times which earned him the £80 million move to Real Madrid.
Wayne Rooney
Everton – Manchester United
£27 million, 2004
When it was announced that United had signed an 18-year-old for £27 million it certainly raised a few question marks but 253 goals later, he certainly paid back his fee.
Rooney is the greatest goal scorer in the club’s history and with the current state of the club, it is looking like it will be a while before someone will surpass him.
Nemanja Vidic
Spartak Moscow – Manchester United
£6.8 million, 2005
Vidic signed for United in the 2005 January transfer window and will go down as one of the greatest ever mid-season signings as he went on to win a staggering 15 trophies with the club. The Serbian defender was a mainstay at the back for United where he made 300 appearances across eight seasons.
Rio Ferdinand
Leeds United – Manchester United
£33.3 million, 2002
When Ferdinand signed for United, he was the most expensive British player in history, and he went on to be a formidable part of the club’s success over the next 12 years.
The English defender made an astounding 455 appearances for United, where he captained the club on numerous occasions.
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