Manchester United’s Top 10 Most Expensive Player Sales

Manchester United may be looking to offload some players in the coming transfer windows as new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and potential new manager Ruben Amorim aim to reshape the squad. This could generate significant transfer fees for stars like Marcus Rashford. But who have been United’s most lucrative player sales historically?

Here’s a rundown of Manchester United’s top 10 most expensive outgoing transfers, based on reported figures:

Notable Player Sales

10. Dean Henderson – £20m to Crystal Palace (2024)

After loan spells elsewhere, goalkeeper Dean Henderson finally secured a permanent move away from Old Trafford in 2024 when Crystal Palace paid £20 million for his services.

9. Memphis Depay – £21.7m to Lyon (2017)

Dutch winger Memphis Depay arrived at United with high expectations in 2015 but struggled to make an impact. He was sold to Lyon 18 months later for over £20 million, where he revitalized his career.

8. Morgan Schneiderlin – £24m to Everton (2017)

French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin failed to establish himself at United after joining from Southampton in 2015. He was sold to Everton for £24 million after making fewer than 50 appearances for the club.

7. David Beckham – £24.5m to Real Madrid (2003)

Global superstar David Beckham came through United’s academy and spent 11 years in the first team before joining Real Madrid’s “Galacticos” for £24.5 million in 2003.