5 most underwhelming signings made by top football clubs

#2 David Bellion – Manchester United

Not many know that David Bellion played for United

Back in 2003, Manchester United inexplicably swooped in for Sunderland striker David Bellion on a free transfer. The Frenchman was a part of the Blackcaps side who were relegated in 2003 after they registered the third lowest Premier League points tally ever.

Bellion’s transfer to United came through amidst tapping up allegations that were later resolved by Sunderland receiving a compensation of £2m, which could go upto £3m depending on the amount of appearances he would make at Old Trafford, in an out-of-court agreement.

It came to the footballing world as a surprise when United signed someone who mustered a single league goal during his time with Sunderland and he justified the doubters by struggling to make an impact at the club and moved on after spending three wasteful years at Old Trafford.

Luckily for the Red Devils, Sir Alex Ferguson signed a certain Cristiano Ronaldo in the same summer, a player who went on to change the fortunes of the club by becoming a world-beater.