Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers in The History of Man United After Splashing €100 Million for Antony

• Brazilian star Antony has walked straight to Man United's history books following his arrival from Ajax
• The 22-year-old is moving to Old Trafford after United forked out an eyewatering €100 Million to sign him from Ajax
• Antony now becomes one of the most expensive transfers in the history the Red Devils, alongside the likes of Paul Pogba, Harry Maguire, and Lukaku

Over the years, Manchester United have broken the bank to secure the signing of some of the world's most talented and experienced players.

And this summer transfer window was no different as the Premier League giants spent a little over £200 million in their transfer business.

The massive expenditure was largely due to the club's poor performances last season, which saw them miss a place in the Champions League.

United have so far signed five players this summer, with two of the transfers making the club's top 10 most expensive transfers.

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Man United splash €100 million for Ajax star Antony

As it stands, Antony is Man United's most expensive signing this summer after the club splashed about €100 million to secure his signature.

According to Sky Sports, United paid a guaranteed £80.75m and another £4.25m in add-ons for the 22-year-old winger.

The mouthwatering fee makes the Brazilian star United's second-most expensive player in the club's history.

Paul Pogba remains the Red Devils' most expensive player, ahead of Harry Maguire and Romelu Lukaku.

Below are Man United's top 10 most expensive transfers:

1. Paul Pogba (Juventus 2016) - £89.5m
2. Antony (Ajax 2022) - £85.5m
3. Harry Maguire (Leicester 2019) - £85m
4. Romelu Lukaku (Everton 2017) - £75m
5. Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund) - £73m
6. Casemiro (Real Madrid 2022) - £70m
7. Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid) - £60m
8. Fred (Shakhtar Donestk 2018) - £47m
9. Bruno Fernandes (Sporting Lisbon 2020) - £46.5 m
10. Anthony Martial (Monaco 2016) - £36 m

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