This post will tell you the top 10 players sign by Sir Alex Ferguson for Manchester United since he became the manager.

Rio Ferdinand (£30m, 2002)

The England centre-back took time to settle in at United but he is now one of their finest performers. Ferdinand has blossomed into a rock-solid defender, as well as becoming a leader in Gary Neville’s absence. Fergie’s best defender since Jaap Stam.