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Manchester United are one of the most storied clubs in English football. They are record 13-time Premier League winners and have also made a splash in Europe.
Considering their history and pedigree, it is no surprise that a lot of world-class players have turned out for the club over the years. That also holds true for United's current crop of players.
The club splurged last summer to bring in superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane. However, with the exception of Ronaldo, the two others have failed to have the desired impact. Juxtaposed with their defensive failings and poor form of some of the other players, fourth-placed United find themselves almost 20 points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester City.
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The FA Cup and the Champions League are their only realistic avenues of ending their near five-year trophy drought. However, United are not the strongest contenders in either competition.
Nevertheless, there is no denying that there is quality in their ranks all across the pitch. On that note, here's a look at the five most valuable United players at the moment:
#5 Paul Pogba - €55 million
Paul Pogba is arguably one of the most skilful midfielders in the game at the moment. However, his stint at Manchester United has been a mixed bag.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner has struggled to replicate his France heroics at Old Trafford. A return of 38 goals and 51 assists in over 200 appearances across competitions is not terrible by any stretch of the imagination. However, considering the talent Pogba possesses, the United faithful have reason to be frustrated.
Pogba started his 2020-21 campaign on a tear, racking up seven assists in his first four league games.
However, the Frenchman hit a trough after that and is without a goal contribution in nine other games across competitions. Currently out injured, Pogba is expected to return to action soon.
The midfielder is out of contract this summer, and it looks increasingly likely that his Old Trafford stint is drawing to a close.
#4 Raphael Varane - €65 million
Raphael Varane is one of the world's best center-backs. He arrived at Manchester United last summer on a €40 million transfer after a hugely successful decade-long stint at Real Madrid.
Like Pogba, Varane is also a FIFA World Cup winner. However, unlike his compatriot, Varane has won four Champions League titles and three La Liga titles as well.
The 28-year-old hit the ground running on his debut at Manchester United, producing an assist. However, that remains his only assist in 15 other games across competitions. His game time has been limited due to injuries. Nevertheless, Varane remains a key player for the club.
#3 Marcus Rashford - €85 million
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford is one of the best young wingers in the game at the moment. Still only 24, the Englishman has racked up almost 300 appearances across competitions for the club, scoring nearly hundred goals.
He has had a rather quiet 2021-22 campaign so far, netting only five times in 17 games across competitions. However, Rashford seems to have struck form at the business end of the season, netting in consecutive Premier League games. One of them - a 94th-minute winner against West Ham United - was his fourth 90th-minute winner in the league.
If he keeps up this form, Rashford (93) could become the 13th United player to score 100 goals for the club.
#2 Jadon Sancho - €85 million
Jadon Sancho, like Rashford, is one of the most exciting young wingers in the game.
Sancho made his name as a world-class player during a hugely successful four-season stint at Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old racked up over 100 goal contributions (50 goals, 66 assists) in just 137 games across competitions.
Manchester United came calling for his services last summer, dishing out €85 million to bring the winger to Old Trafford. However, Sancho has endured a quiet start to life at the English giants. He has scored just twice in 23 games across competitions, including a solitary strike in the Premier League.
It remains to be seen how the second half of the season pans out for the talented Englishman.
#1 Bruno Fernandes - €90 million
Bruno Fernandes has been a revelation since his arrival at Manchester United in January 2020.
The Portuguese winger has made over 100 appearances across competitions for the Premier League giants, bagging an impressive 47 goals and 40 assists. That includes seven goals and 11 assists this season. Fittingly, Fernandes scored in his 100th appearance for the club.
Fernandes will look to continue his recent form as Manchester United eye a strong finish to their campaign.
