They missed the chance to sign one of the best in the world

In the Premier League you see unusual amounts, there is a rise in prices as a result of competitiveness, prestige, the economy of the clubs, among other reasons. This causes the English transfer market to be with higher quantities than other leagues.

The Red Devils are another case of teams that are obliged to invest huge sums of money to be competitive, to be title contenders, as well as to meet the demands of the fans that give them the reputation of being the most important team in England.

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Another thing is what it means for a player to be wanted by Manchester United, it represents in practically all cases a unique opportunity in the players' football career, a team that for years has been characterised by having the best players, and in addition at their best moment, not at the end of their career.

This summer Manchester United took a risk and played on the desperation of Spanish team Barcelona, who were expecting a £60 million bid for the Dutch boy who was managed by Erik at Ajax, Frenkie de Jong. Manchester United skimped on their offers, and Barcelona did not budge despite being under pressure to accommodate the player.

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The Red Devils were able to secure the services of a player who fulfils the conditions they are looking for, and who would cause the club to have a different tactic of play. In the same summer they could have brought in an established and experienced player like Casemiro, and a young player who has a lot of potential and knows the coach's style of play.