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Aaron Wan-Bissaka transfer: Where does £50m man rank in Manchester United’s most expensive ever deals?

The 21-year-old arrives for £50m as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s rebuild continues

Joe Levy
Thursday 27 June 2019 14:16 BST
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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.

Wan-Bissaka is United's most expensive defender ever
Wan-Bissaka is United's most expensive defender ever (Getty)

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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