The arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Manchester United for a cool £50m from Crystal Palace has placed him firmly in the top ten most expensive Old Trafford arrivals of all time.
Wan-Bissaka, who is set to sign a five-year deal worth £80,000-a-week, becomes United’s costliest Englishman ever, overtaking Rio Ferdinand.
Ferdinand, who joined the club for £30m from Leeds in 2002, was also the club’s most expensive defender ever until Wan-Bissaka’s arrival.
Wan-Bissaka will also become the second most expensive Englishman of all time following his move, second only to fellow right-back Kyle Walker’s £53m move to Manchester City from Tottenham in 2017.
The 21-year-old full-back, who won the Crystal Palace player of the season and player’s player gongs last term, now finds himself in esteemed company alongside World Cup winners and Champions League stars.
Manchester United could line-up next season with a back four worth nearly £140m if Wan-Bissaka plays with the likes of Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelöf and Luke Shaw.
They could yet add to their top ten most expensive signings, with £100m moves for the likes of Harry Maguire and Jadon Sancho being mooted.
Check out the gallery above to see the full top 10
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