5 World Class Players Man United Have Bought Over 30

3. Laurent Blanc

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Fee: Free from Inter Milan (as per The Guardian), 30th August 2001

Age: 35

There weren't many who could quite understand what the gaffer was thinking when he brought in Laurent Blanc to replace Jaap Stam. At 35 years of age and a severe lack of pace, he didn't exactly represent a long-term filling to the huge gap left by the departure of Stam. 

The Impact

A mixed couple of seasons began with him being heavily criticised for poor performances and ended with him helping United to the league title in 2003. Despite that, Larry White won't ever go down as one of Fergie's better signings.

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