Ranked: Man Utd’s 21 best signings from Premier League clubs including two current players

Manchester United have bought some of their greatest-ever players from Premier League rivals, as this list shows.

It looks set to be a busy summer of transfer activity at Manchester United, with the Red Devils reportedly interested in bringing in new additions from Premier League rivals.

The likes of Harry Kane, Declan Rice, John McGinn and Kalvin Phillips have been mooted as stars Erik ten Hag could look to lure to Old Trafford, in addition to overseas players who have been linked with a move.

But should United sign players from a Premier League club, it would continue a long tradition of recruiting a new player and simultaneously weakening a rival.

There are no shortage of examples, and some of the Red Devils’ greatest players over the last 30 years have been lured from a fellow Premier League side.

So we’re counting down the 21 best signings United have made from clubs in the division.

This list obviously excludes players signed from abroad, or prior to 1992 when the Premier League was formed. Players bought from English clubs not playing in the top flight also don’t count, nor do academy signings.