10) Javier Hernandez
Javier Hernandez was an unknown outside of Mexican football, but doing what he does best, Fergie managed to secure his services right before the 2010 World Cup. A year later, Chicharito (or 'Little Pea') repaid Fergie's £6 million transfer fee with tonnes of goals, scoring 20 in his debut season in all competitions despite coming off the bench most of the time. The scariest part is; he is only 23 and only in his first season, he has shown the world that he could arguably be one United's best strikers ever!
Javier Hernandez was an unknown outside of Mexican football, but doing what he does best, Fergie managed to secure his services right before the 2010 World Cup. A year later, Chicharito (or 'Little Pea') repaid Fergie's £6 million transfer fee with tonnes of goals, scoring 20 in his debut season in all competitions despite coming off the bench most of the time. The scariest part is; he is only 23 and only in his first season, he has shown the world that he could arguably be one United's best strikers ever!
9) Ole Gunnar Solksjaer
He doesn't get to play much compared to some other players, but Ole Gunnar Solksjaer is arguably one of Fergie's best buys ever. Nicknamed 'The Baby-Faced Assassin', Fergie paid just £1.5 million for his services and in no time, Solksjaer became a fan favourite thanks to his knack for scoring very late goals - most notably the one that won Manchester United the Champions League trophy in 1999.
He doesn't get to play much compared to some other players, but Ole Gunnar Solksjaer is arguably one of Fergie's best buys ever. Nicknamed 'The Baby-Faced Assassin', Fergie paid just £1.5 million for his services and in no time, Solksjaer became a fan favourite thanks to his knack for scoring very late goals - most notably the one that won Manchester United the Champions League trophy in 1999.
8) Jaap Stam
Standing at 6' 3", Jaap Stam is literally the rock of a defense. Known as one of the best defenders to ever play in the Premier League, Stam became the anchor of the United defence the moment he arrived from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven for £10.6 million back in 1998. He played only three seasons with United before being sold, but during his tenure, he won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and a Champions League trophy.
Standing at 6' 3", Jaap Stam is literally the rock of a defense. Known as one of the best defenders to ever play in the Premier League, Stam became the anchor of the United defence the moment he arrived from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven for £10.6 million back in 1998. He played only three seasons with United before being sold, but during his tenure, he won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and a Champions League trophy.
7) Roy Keane
Speaking of rocks, no one has ever gained Fergie's trust and respect as much as Roy Keane. When Fergie bought the temperamental Keane from Nottingham Forest for only £3.8 million in 1994, he quickly established himself as the no-nonsense leader of the team. Keane became the enforcer and the general of United's midfield for much of the 90's and early millennium. He played a crucial part in United's chase for titles, up until the day he was forced to retire after a nasty confrontation with Fergie.
Speaking of rocks, no one has ever gained Fergie's trust and respect as much as Roy Keane. When Fergie bought the temperamental Keane from Nottingham Forest for only £3.8 million in 1994, he quickly established himself as the no-nonsense leader of the team. Keane became the enforcer and the general of United's midfield for much of the 90's and early millennium. He played a crucial part in United's chase for titles, up until the day he was forced to retire after a nasty confrontation with Fergie.
6) Ruud van Nistelrooy
After Fergie paid £19 million to sign him from PSV Eindhoven in 2001, Ruud van Nistelrooy wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the deadliest hit men for Manchester United, or the Premier League, has ever seen. In his 219 appearance for the club, van Nistelrooy scored 150 goals - including the 38 goals that made him the club's all-time European top goal scorer. That was money well spent, Fergie.
After Fergie paid £19 million to sign him from PSV Eindhoven in 2001, Ruud van Nistelrooy wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the deadliest hit men for Manchester United, or the Premier League, has ever seen. In his 219 appearance for the club, van Nistelrooy scored 150 goals - including the 38 goals that made him the club's all-time European top goal scorer. That was money well spent, Fergie.
5) Andy Cole
In 1995, Andy Cole's £7 million switch from Newcastle United, who at that time was a title contender, angered the Toon Army. For United and Fergie, it was the start of something special: he formed a formidable strike partnership with Dwight Yorke and scored 175 goals in 275 games for United, making him one of the best strikers in club history.
In 1995, Andy Cole's £7 million switch from Newcastle United, who at that time was a title contender, angered the Toon Army. For United and Fergie, it was the start of something special: he formed a formidable strike partnership with Dwight Yorke and scored 175 goals in 275 games for United, making him one of the best strikers in club history.
4) Wayne Rooney
Speaking of strikers, Wayne Rooney became the face of United ever since his £25.6 million move from Everton - when he was only 18! Despite his fiery temperaments, Rooney has been described as a genius by some of the greatest footballing legends. His goal scoring record speaks for itself, and despite a dip in form this season, his moments of brilliance at times - his acrobatic goal against Manchester City, for example - make him one of United's best signings ever.
Speaking of strikers, Wayne Rooney became the face of United ever since his £25.6 million move from Everton - when he was only 18! Despite his fiery temperaments, Rooney has been described as a genius by some of the greatest footballing legends. His goal scoring record speaks for itself, and despite a dip in form this season, his moments of brilliance at times - his acrobatic goal against Manchester City, for example - make him one of United's best signings ever.
3) Peter Schmeichel
Ask any United fan, and you'll get the same answer: Peter Schmeichel is the greatest goalkeeper the club has ever had. Fergie signed Schmeichel for a mere £530,000 back in 1991 - Fergie called it "the bargain of the century" - and he quickly established himself as one of the game's best goalkeepers. With United, he has won a handful of personal awards, Premier League titles, FA Cups and in 1998, he ended his stellar career with the club by winning the Treble - the Premier League crown, the FA Cup and the Champions League trophy.
Ask any United fan, and you'll get the same answer: Peter Schmeichel is the greatest goalkeeper the club has ever had. Fergie signed Schmeichel for a mere £530,000 back in 1991 - Fergie called it "the bargain of the century" - and he quickly established himself as one of the game's best goalkeepers. With United, he has won a handful of personal awards, Premier League titles, FA Cups and in 1998, he ended his stellar career with the club by winning the Treble - the Premier League crown, the FA Cup and the Champions League trophy.
2) Eric Cantona
Spending only one season at Leeds United before switching to United for a mere £1.2 million in 1992, it really didn't take long for Eric Cantona to gain god-like status at the club. Nicknamed 'King Eric' and voted the United's best ever player, his goal-scoring record was phenomenal; scoring a goal every two matches and 64 goals in 144 appearances. Even after he has retired, his name still rings in Old Trafford; perhaps the greatest tribute one can give for the club's greatest hero.
Spending only one season at Leeds United before switching to United for a mere £1.2 million in 1992, it really didn't take long for Eric Cantona to gain god-like status at the club. Nicknamed 'King Eric' and voted the United's best ever player, his goal-scoring record was phenomenal; scoring a goal every two matches and 64 goals in 144 appearances. Even after he has retired, his name still rings in Old Trafford; perhaps the greatest tribute one can give for the club's greatest hero.
1) Cristiano Ronaldo
Yes, he might have left Manchester United, but there's no arguing that Cristiano Ronaldo was perhaps Sir Alex Ferguson's best ever signing. The then 18-year-old Ronaldo caught the eye of the United boss when the club played in a friendly match against Sporting CP, and Fergie proceeded to sign him for £12.2 million after being urged by his players. Ronaldo then went on to become one of the best talents the Theatre of Dreams had ever seen; notably his mammoth 42-goal effort in the 2007-2008 season. Even though he left the club for Real Madrid, he still remains as one of Old Trafford's most favourite sons - and we don't think it has anything to do with the £80 million transfer fee.
Yes, he might have left Manchester United, but there's no arguing that Cristiano Ronaldo was perhaps Sir Alex Ferguson's best ever signing. The then 18-year-old Ronaldo caught the eye of the United boss when the club played in a friendly match against Sporting CP, and Fergie proceeded to sign him for £12.2 million after being urged by his players. Ronaldo then went on to become one of the best talents the Theatre of Dreams had ever seen; notably his mammoth 42-goal effort in the 2007-2008 season. Even though he left the club for Real Madrid, he still remains as one of Old Trafford's most favourite sons - and we don't think it has anything to do with the £80 million transfer fee.
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