10 Most Expensive Man Utd Transfer Flops In History
6. Wilfried Zaha (£15 Million)
Signed by Six Alex Ferguson on Fergie's way out of Old Trafford, Wilfried Zaha looked destined for stardom at Manchester United.
Young, quick, tricky, and with a directness that harked back to the legendary wingers seen at the Theatre of the Dreams over the decades, the £15 million transfer fee that United paid Crystal Palace in 2013 looked like great business.
For whatever reason, new United manager David Moyes and Zaha didn't exactly see eye-to-eye during the forward's time at Old Trafford - to the extent that the Ivory Coast international would make just four appearances for the Red Devils before being loaned to Cardiff City and then eventually sold back to Crystal Palace in 2015.
The fee for Zaha upon him returning to Palace? Why, that would be just £3 million.
Considering how the player has gone on to prove himself as one of the very best players outside of the Premier League's top four, United must be kicking themselves that they a) let Zaha get away, and b) they lost £12 million on the player.
Still, Manchester United do reportedly have a sell-on clause on Zaha - meaning they'll receive a nice chunk of change if and when the forward leaves Selhurst Park.