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.
21. 1. Wayne Rooney
The club’s all-time top scorer and sixth-highest appearance maker, it’s hard to argue against Rooney taking top spot. The now Derby County manager became the world’s most-expensive teenager when he left Everton in 2004, and in 13 years he won every trophy possible with the Red Devils. He became club captain in 2014, netted numerous crucial goals during his career, all the while showing a selfless streak to his play.