5 Manchester United players whose value has dropped significantly

Modified Jul 22, 2022 23:47 GMT

The Premier League is witnessing the glory days returning to Manchester, but this time to United’s arch-rivals Manchester City. The Red Devils on the other hand had a miserable 2018-19 campaign to say the least. Jose Mourinho was sacked after a series of disappointing performances and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed as the interim manager.

Solskjaer turned around United’s fortunes for a bit and even led them to a win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16. He was given a long-term deal after that, but things changed quickly. United started losing games again in April and never recovered from it.

They finished a disappointing sixth in the Premier League and were eliminated by Barcelona in the UCL quarterfinals. Many top players had a mixed season for United, including the likes of Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford.

On that note, let’s take a look at five Manchester United players whose value has dropped significantly.

#1 Alexis Sanchez

Huddersfield Town v Manchester United - Premier League

The Chilean international has had a miserable campaign with United. Alexis Sanchez arrived at Old Trafford with a lot of expectations but has failed to fulfill his potential.

Sanchez was successful with Barcelona and turned into a world class player at Emirates. However, he has not been able to produce his best football at Manchester United.

He made only nine Premier League and two European starts for the Red Devils last season. The 30-year-old scored just twice for United and added only three assists. One of the highest paid players in world football at the moment, Sanchez is turning out to be one of United’s worst signings.

As a result of his nightmare season, Sanchez’s market value has plummeted in the past 12 months. The former Arsenal star is currently valued at €35 million, which is a 50% decline from his value of €70 million in June 2018. With the summer transfer window open, Sanchez is expected to leave the club.

#2 Romelu Lukaku

Manchester United v Chelsea FC - Premier League

The Belgian international had a below-par season for Manchester United. In his 32 Premier League appearances, Romelu Lukaku scored only 12 goals and was wasteful on occasions. He also scored only twice in nine Champions League games.

Lukaku was inconsistent throughout the campaign and never hit the heights expected of him. The 26-year-old has seen his market value decline over the course of the past few months. He is currently valued at €75 million, a €15 million drop from June 2018.

#3 Nemanja Matic

One of the best midfielders in the Premier League, Nemanja Matic had a fairly consistent season but it still fell short of his usual standards. He made 28 Premier League and six Champions League appearances for United but missed a few games because of injuries.

The Serbian international, who turns 31 in August, has seen his market value drop from €40 million to €30 million, which represents a 25% decline in value since June 2018.

#4 Eric Bailly

Eric Bailly showed a lot of promise in his debut season at Manchester United but has fallen down the pecking order ever since. The Ivory Coast international made only eight Premier League starts this season and was sidelined for the most part because of injuries.

He lost his place in the team and never recovered his solidity at the back. The 25-year-old has seen his market value drop from €35 million to €25 million, a 28.6% decline since June 2018.

#5 Juan Mata

According to the latest reports, Juan Mata is on the verge of signing a new deal with Manchester United. The Spaniard wasn't a regular starter in the team during the 2018-19 season but played some crucial minutes when needed. He made only 16 Premier League starts and scored thrice in the process.

Mata, who turned 31 in April, has a lot of Premier League experience but lacks pace and defensive abilities. The Spanish international is currently valued at €20 million, a €10 million drop from June 2018.