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Shocking stats from last five years highlight Man United’s poor performance in the transfer market

Manchester United have lost £340 million on transfers in the last five years, with major losses on players like Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Rasmus Hojlund.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 3:08 PM
Shocking stats from last five years highlight Man United’s poor performance in the transfer market
Key Things to Know
  • A study reveals Manchester United suffered a reported £340 million overall loss on transfers over the past five years.
  • Football Observatory figures ranked United worst in Europe regarding the net value and depreciation of their squad.
  • Antony was purchased for £85 million and sold for £21.7 million, symbolizing the club's heavy transfer losses.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A Football Observatory study reported by The Sun highlights Manchester United's poor transfer performance over the last five years, ranking them at the bottom in Europe for squad net value. The evaluation reveals the club lost £156 million on player sales alongside a squad value depreciation of £184 million, totaling an estimated £340 million transfer loss during the period.

Deepungsu Pandit argues that questionable recruitment and lack of planning have crippled United, pointing to costly deals including Antony, Rasmus Hojlund, and Jadon Sancho. Despite spending over £150 million on midfielders Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba, the club sit 16th in the Premier League table.

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