The first signing of Erik ten Hag's tenure, meeting the crucial criterion of being sourced from the Eredivisie. It's challenging to assess a player who last played in June 2023. The left-back saw extensive action in his debut season but has been sidelined for 16 months due to a knee injury. Rating: 1/5
When the club shelled out £85.6m for the Brazilian winger, they anticipated a global sensation but instead faced incompetence. Antony is set to be remembered as one of the most regrettable signings. Ten Hag, familiar with him from Ajax, envisioned him spearheading the new era at Old Trafford, yet he has been a profound disappointment, casting blame on the Dutch manager. Off-field issues have compounded the 24-year-old's struggles, playing just one Premier League minute this season, slipping down the ranks. Rating: 1/5
At the time, he seemed exactly what United needed, albeit with a hefty price tag of £50m plus add-ons for a midfielder over 30. After a decade of triumph with Real Madrid, he brought a winning mentality, aiding United's qualification for the Champions League in his inaugural season, but his aging physique has struggled with the Premier League's pace over the past 15 months. Rating: 2/5
Another Ten Hag import from Amsterdam, the combative defender has been a bright spot, fortifying a defense often found wanting. Injuries have been an issue, but when fit, he is a first-choice player. Rating: 4/5
A last-minute signing when United urgently needed a striker and couldn't secure a suitable option, leading to the loan of a Dutchman. He did his best after joining from Burnley but never met the required standard nor fit the system, scoring zero goals in 17 Premier League appearances. Rating: 2/5
He never appeared to be the midfield solution United needed, lacking speed and robustness. Occasionally, he shows flashes of his former world-class self, but those days are behind him. On the plus side, at least he didn't cost a fee. Rating: 3/5
The goalkeeper never made an appearance but was on the bench 20 times. Rating: N/A
United's financial constraints have frequently driven them to the loan market. The Austrian's highlight of a forgettable stint was scoring twice in a Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla, but the club opted not to make his move permanent. Rating: 2/5
A striker with potential, but like others before him, he has lacked service. The £72m fee seemed exorbitant given Atalanta paid a quarter of that just a year prior. A stark reminder of United's long-standing inefficiency in the transfer market. Rating: 3/5
Kickstarting the second summer of transfer activity, it wasn't clear where he would fit in with others already at the club. Injury curtailed his first season and has already disrupted the second, as he struggles to recapture his former Chelsea form. Rating: 2/5
Available for free when Ten Hag arrived, his reputation grew at Inter, compelling United to invest £45m in the Cameroonian goalkeeper. Initially unconvincing, he has since become a reliable performer in an inconsistent team. Rating: 3/5
Another familiar face to Ten Hag, joining on loan at the 2023 summer window's deadline. He never looked comfortable at United, playing in various positions, but delivered a standout FA Cup final performance against Manchester City. Rating: 3/5
The Turkish goalkeeper played twice and won both games, boasting a 100% record as a United player. No one else can claim that. Rating: 2/5
A surprising return for the veteran center-back at 35, a decade after his departure. He played more games—sometimes at left-back—than expected and even earned a one-year contract extension, rarely disappointing. Rating: 3/5
An underrated loan signing from Tottenham, United needed a left-back. He was allowed to return in January, a mistake considering his steady presence and the inability of Luke Shaw or Malacia to stay fit. Rating: 3/5
The 18-year-old defender is a £52m long-term investment but has yet to debut due to a preseason injury. Rating: N/A
United's potential game-changer in defensive midfield amid Casemiro's decline. Too early to judge the 23-year-old Uruguayan from PSG, but his performance against Spurs drew criticism from Marco van Basten, who called him 'idiotic'. Rating: 3/5
Another Ten Hag protégé from Ajax, with ample experience for a 25-year-old center-back. The manager hopes his partnership with Martínez can stabilize United's long-lacking defense but has yet to demonstrate the class his resume promises, appearing slow in mind and body. Rating: 2/5
When an out-and-out striker to challenge Hojlund was needed, United opted for a player Ten Hag describes as a 'nine and a half' as his first signing of the past summer. He delivered a superb debut finish against Fulham but hasn't scored since and doesn't seem likely to be prolific. Rating: 3/5
Another of Ten Hag's former charges, the Morocco international, raised in the Netherlands, joined from Bayern Munich. The versatile defender can play in multiple positions and is gradually integrating into the team. Rating: 3/5
