Lukaku, McTominay, Ronaldo: Man Utd’s 10 most expensive sales

Manchester United i Sir Jim Ratcliffe may have a few busy years ahead in the transfer market when it comes to new signings Ruben Amorim.

There could be a number of players moving into the squad, potentially allowing the Red Devils to collect fees for a number of stars such as Marcus Rashford. But what is the most expensive exit from Old Trafford?

We’ve taken a look at Man Utd’s most expensive sales in their storied history with the help of news and Transfer marketas well as a detailed look at the top 10.

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Here’s a detailed look at Man Utd’s top 10 sales…

10

Dean Henderson

£20m at Crystal Palace, 2024

After a number of loan spells at Nottingham Forest in Premier Leagueit was clear that Dean Henderson was not going to become Manchester United’s No.1.

However, it was Crystal Palace who came up with the money to end his United spell once and for all, with the Eagles paying £20m to bring him to Selhurst Park on a permanent deal in the summer of 2024.

9

Memphis Depay

£21.7 million in Lyon, 2017

Memphis Depay arrived at Old Trafford in 2015 to much fanfare, although he was unable to repay the faith shown in him by compatriot Louis van Gaal as his transfer never worked out.

He was sent to Lyon just 18 months later in a deal that worked for all concerned. Man Utd secured a deal in excess of £20m through a transfer fee, while Depay found himself in Ligue 1 to regain his status as a superb striker within European football.

8

Morgan Schneiderlin

£24m to Everton, 2017

Man Utd signed midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton in 2015, but the Frenchman struggled to break into the first-choice lineups of Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.

Schneiderlin made fewer than 50 appearances for United and was sold 18 months later, with the Red Devils at least receiving a substantial fee of £24 million for his services after his departure to Everton.

7

David Beckham

£24.5m to Real Madrid, 2003

After coming through the Carrington academy, David Beckham became a global superstar during his 11 years as a professional at Old Trafford.

The wide midfielder, known for his crossing and set-piece ability, looked like he was going to Barcelona in 2003 before. Real Madrid swooped in and turned him into a Galactico for £24.5m.

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6

And James

£25m in Leeds, 2021

Speedy winger Dan James moved to Old Trafford from Swansea City in 2019 after impressing at championshipand would play more than 50 times for United in all competitions.

Two years later, however, the Red Devils sold the Wales international for a fee of £25m to rivals Leeds United, where he remains on the books today.

5

Scott McTominay

£25.7 million in Naples, 2024

After coming through the academy, versatile midfielder Scott McTominay spent seven years as a professional with Man Utd, winning two trophies and scoring some major goals.

In 2024, however, the Red Devils cashed in on the Scotland international, with Napoli spending £25.7m – a sum that helped Man Utd meet FFP.

4

Mason Greenwood

£26.6m to Marseille, 2024

Striker Mason Greenwood came through the Carrington academy and looked set to become a Man Utd regular before being suspended in 2022.

Amid the uncertainty surrounding his football career, the Red Devils loaned Greenwood to Getafe earlier. definitely selling it to Marseille in 2024 for a fee of £26.6m.

3

Angel Di Maria

£44.3m to PSG, 2015

Big things were expected of Angel Di Maria after Man Utd signed him from Real Madrid for just under £60m in 2014, but the Argentine did not live up to the hype and his stay at Old Trafford lasted just 12 months.

Di Maria would eventually sign for Paris Saint-Germain, where he would spend the next seven seasons after a move of £44.3m.

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2

Romelu Lukaku

£74m to Inter, 2019

Striker Romelu Lukaku has pocketed huge transfer fees during his career, with Man Utd paying Everton £90m plus add-ons to sign him in 2017.

The Belgian blew hot and cold at Old Trafford and was on the move again in 2019, but at least the Red Devils he received an attractive fee of £74m from Interso as not to lose too much in a deal.

1

Cristiano Ronaldo

80 million pounds to Real Madrid, 2009

Topping the list as Man Utd’s record sale is iconic striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who he landed his £80m dream move to Real Madrid in 2009 after six years as a star at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo became a global superstar under Sir Alex Ferguson and won nine major honors with the Red Devils in what was a golden period for the club.