10 Worst Man Utd Transfers of All Time (Ranked) | OneFootball

Manchester United have one of world football's largest transfer kitties to play about with and have spent plenty of cash to try and achieve their Premier League ambitions.

And whilst it's all well and good having one of the biggest transfer budgets football has to offer, it sometimes doesn't pay dividends.

Since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson from Old Trafford, United have made plenty of mistakes in the transfer world. However, even the great Scot had his share of blunders.

This comprehensive review is based on meticulous reporting and is substantiated with stats and figures provided by Transfermarkt, a well-regarded football data site. We will assess each signing's performances, their impact on the club, and the circumstances that led to their unfortunate legacy.

In doing this, we'll consider several factors: the player's performance on the pitch, their price tag and the value they delivered, the expectations set out for them, and the wider circumstances surrounding their time at the club. Here are the 10 worst Manchester United transfers of all time.

Joining from Real Madrid in the summer of 2014, the Argentine was Louis van Gaal's marquee signing as the club looked to move past their Moyes misery.

However, the Argentine winger struggled to adapt to life in England and the rough and tough nature of the Premier League. Combine this with the weight of being the club's new star and it all went wrong for Di Maria.

Di Maria also, unfortunately, had his house burgled early on in his Red Devils career, which seemed to leave an even more sour taste in his mouth, unsurprisingly.

One season was all it took for Di Maria to find a way out of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain offered him an escape route in 2015