Five Ferguson transfer gaffes following Pogba’s rise to stardom

Gerard Pique
Barcelona’s heroic centre back signed for the Red Devils after being brought through the Catalan club’s youth system, but the Spaniard was unable to break into a regular first-team spot under Ferguson and eventually moved back to the Nou Camp.

On his arrival back in Spain, Pique has went on to enjoy a trophy-laden career, winning four La Liga crowns and a double of Champions League medals, while United are still struggling to build a strong rear guard.

Pique is tracking further European success this term and his current employers are odds-on 4/9 favourites with Coral to win the Champions League.

Watch Pique steal the Wembley net after beating United in the 2011 Champions League final.

David Beckham
Despite receiving a reported £30m for Beckham when he joined Real Madrid in 2003, the English set-piece specialist was still in his prime and, if not for Ferguson’s heated confrontation with the player, could still have enjoyed a prolonged career in red.

Watch Beckham strike his first ever United goal with his former boss Ferguson watching closely.

Bebe
Sir Alex made many blunders when it came to incomers too, with Portuguese flop Bebe possibly one of the worst of his managerial career.

The wideman, currently on-loan at Cordoba from Benfica, was captured for a staggering £7.4m by United, despite Ferguson only meeting the player for the first time a day before his arrival. In 2014, after many poor loan spells, the faltering forward departed for Benfica, bringing to an end one of Ferguson’s worst transfer dealings.

Watch Bebe score an incredibly lucky goal, following it up with an even more incredible celebration.

Kleberson
After being one of Brazil’s driving forces in their World Cup triumph in 2002, the Samba midfielder opted to join United in a £6.5m deal, despite reported interest from Barcelona, Celtic and Leeds United.

Although, Ferguson will have wished he had missed out on the World Cup winner’s signature, as he went on to make only 20 appearances and score just two Premier League goals, before leaving for Besiktas after a torrid three-year stint.

Current boss Louis van Gaal will need to avoid similar signings this summer in order to challenge for the title next season, with United a 9/2 chance to secure domestic success.

Watch highlights of Kleberson playing against Germany in the 2002 World Cup final.