Manchester United's most expensive signings ever following major summer spending

Manchester United are no strangers to paying out significant transfer fees, but it would be fair to say that a number of those have not been too successful in terms of value for money.

The Red Devils were active once again during the 2026 summer transfer window, bringing in three players to bolster their midfield options for the overall cost of £156m, just shy of the over £200m spent in the prior summer's window. 

Michael Carrick will be hoping these three players can help strengthen the side ahead of their first season back in the Champions League since 2023-24, while also looking to climb the table following their third-placed finish last season.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the club's most expensive signings in their history, with the January transfer window now open.

10. Rasmus Hojlund - £62.8m

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From: Atalanta BC

Date: August 6, 2023

Age at the time: 20

Honours at Man Utd

• FA Cup (1): 2023-24

9. Angel Di Maria - £63.8m

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From: Real Madrid

Date: August 26, 2014

Age at the time: 26

Man United appearances: 32

Man United goals: 4

Honours at Man Utd

None

8. Bryan Mbeumo - £65m

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From: Brentford

Date: July 21, 2025

Age at the time: 25

Honours at Man Utd

None

7. Benjamin Sesko - £66.3m

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From: RB Leipzig

Date: August 9, 2025

Age at the time: 22

Honours at Man Utd

None

6. Carlos Baleba - £70m

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From: Brighton & Hove Albion

Date: August 25, 2026

Age at the time: 22

Honours at Man Utd

None

5. Romelu Lukaku - £72m

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From: Everton

Date: July 10, 2017

Age at the time: 24

Man United appearances: 96

Man United goals: 42

Honours at Man Utd

None

4. Jadon Sancho - £72.3m

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From: Borussia Dortmund

Date: July 23, 2021

Age at the time: 21

Honours at Man Utd

• EFL Cup (1): 2022-23

3. Harry Maguire - £80m

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From: Leicester City

Date: August 5, 2019

Age at the time: 26

Honours at Man Utd

• EFL Cup (1): 2022-23
• FA Cup (1): 2023-24

2. Antony - £81.3m

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From: Ajax

Date: August 30, 2022

Age at the time: 22

Honours at Man Utd

• EFL Cup (1): 2022-23
• FA Cup (1): 2023-24

1. Paul Pogba - £89m

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From: Juventus

Date: August 9, 2016

Age at the time: 23

Man United appearances: 233

Man United goals: 39

Honours at Man Utd

• Europa League (1): 2016-17
• EFL Cup (1): 2016-17