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Football's transfer market has changed a lot in the recent times, and clubs these days don't shy away from spending big to sign players.
Manchester United are the richest football club in the world and they use their financial muscles to attract the very best players, giving the club an edge in their quest to win trophies.
Jose Mourinho was appointed as the manager of the Red Devils in 2016 and the Portuguese manager spent more than £400 million to bring in new players to the club.
On this note, here is the list of five most expensive players signed by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.
#5 Henrikh Mkhitaryan
The fifth most expensive signing of Jose Mourinho's regime, Henrikh Mkhitaryan joined Manchester United from Borrusia Dortmund in 2016 for a reported fee of €42 million.
The Armenian international started his professional career with Pyunik before making his presence known to the footballing world with his impressive spells at Metalurh Donetsk and Shakhtar Donetsk. He joined Borrusia Dortmund in 2013 and established himself as one of the best-attacking midfielders in Europe during his time with BVB. He played 90 Bundesliga games, scoring 23 goals.
His performances in the German top tier caught the attention of Mourinho, and he decided to splash the big cash to lure the Armenian to the Old Trafford. He came into the English Premier League with a big reputation but failed to live up to the hype. He played just 39 Premier League games for the Reds Devils, scoring five goals.
He joined Arsenal in the winter transfer window of 2017 and is currently trying to bring his career back on track with the Gunners.
#4 Nemanja Matic
Jose Mourinho paid a hefty fee of €44 million to reunite with the former Chelsea midfielder, Nemanja Matic at Manchester United.
The Belgium international is among the top defensive midfielders in the league, and played a vital role in United's second place finish last season. He won 60 percent of tackles and made 317 recoveries during the 2017-18 season. He works as a link between United's defence and attack, and completed 72.25 passes per game last season.
Before moving to United, Matic was an important cog in the wheel of Chelsea's well-oiled juggernaut, which helped them win two Premier League trophies along with the EFL Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge. He also won the FA Cup 2010 with the Blues during his first spell at the club.
#3 Fred
Manchester United signed the Brazillian midfielder from Shakhtar Donetsk for €59 million in the summer transfer window of 2018.
Fred was among the best players in the Ukraine Premier League, and won three Ukrainian Premier League titles, two Ukranian Cups and four Ukranian Super Cups during his five years stay with Shakhtar.
The Red Devils beat a number of big clubs to make the talented Brazillian the third most expensive signing of the Portuguese manager's tenure. He started his United career in good form, and has already bagged his first goal with his new club in a game against Wolves.
#2 Romelu Lukaku
The Portuguese manager spent a whopping amount of €84.70 million to sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton in the summer transfer window of 2017.
Lukaku is among the league's top strikers and has scored more than 100 Premier League goals. The Belgian has consistently scored more than 10 Premier League goals in the last six Premier League seasons, and was United's top goalscorer in all competition last season with 27 goals.
The former Everton striker has started this season brilliantly and already notched up four goals in their opening six Premier League games. He was Belgium's star performer at the World Cup and scored four goals in their run to the semi-finals.
The Belgium international is often criticised by the fans and media for missing some crucial chances, however, he is an important part of Jose Mourinho's team and his form will be key to get United out of their ongoing crises.
#1 Paul Pogba
Jose Mourinho signed Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016 for a then world record transfer fee of €105 million.
The French international started his professional career with the Red Devils, but failed to make the grade at the club. He moved to Juventus in search of a regular first-team football and then became the most sought-after midfielder in the world within a few years.
The FIFA World Cup 2018 winner returned to the Old Trafford in 2016 and has become one of the most important players for the team. He won the EFL Cup 2016-2017 and also lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy in his first season with the club. Pogba was the UEFA Europa League Player of the Season 2016–17.
However, there is speculation about him being unhappy at the club, and we might see him leaving Old Trafford for the second time in his career.
