Worst Transfers in Manchester United History

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Memphis Depay of Manchester United is watched by Rick Karsdorp of Feyenoord during the UEFA Europa League Group A match between Manchester United FC and Feyenoord at Old Trafford on November 24, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Memphis Depay of Manchester United is watched by Rick Karsdorp of Feyenoord during the UEFA Europa League Group A match between Manchester United FC and Feyenoord at Old Trafford on November 24, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
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Number 9. Owen Hargreaves

Hargreaves, a midfielder, joined Manchester United in 2007 for £17 million, after a long negotiation period with Bayern Munich, his former club.

Hargreaves what flooded with injuries throughout his career, and they only seemed to get worse at United. During his four-year term at Old Trafford, he only played in 27 games, but still managed to tack on four goals.

ALTRINCHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 18: Owen Hargreaves of Manchester United in action during the FA Premier Reserve League match between Manchester United Reserves and Burnley Reserves at Moss Lane on March 18 2010 in Altrincham, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
ALTRINCHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 18: Owen Hargreaves of Manchester United in action during the FA Premier Reserve League match between Manchester United Reserves and Burnley Reserves at Moss Lane on March 18 2010 in Altrincham, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Sir Alex Ferguson would later go on to call him one of the most disappointing signings of his long career in his autobiography.