10 Most Expensive Manchester United Transfers Ever

9. Juan Mata

Manchester United's Angel Di Maria
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Rating: £37.1m

Unwanted at Chelsea, the Spaniard has once again blossomed in Red, hitting 5 goals already this season, and forming a far more important part of Van Gaal's team than some might have expected.

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