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Originally Posted by Locke
I hate when United fans point to the one team that has a slightly higher payroll than them, the difference in dollars spent between Man U and Madrid is marginal, Man U is just the English version of Real.
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I disagree. This past season Barcelona almost surely spent more than United did as well as Madrid. Chelsea and Juventus would be very close to United. Liverpool somewhat less but still spending an outrageous amount, greater than 50 million Euroes.
The oldest significant United purchase was Hargreaves who is 26? You cannot fault United for buying fantastic young players and selling older players at the end of their prime, as opposed to Real and Chelsea. In my opinion it is brilliant management by Sir Alex.