Not every transfer works out and Manchester United have had their fair share of signings which never panned out well for a number of reasons.
Sometimes the move comes too early in a player's career, while others struggle to deal with the pressure that comes with playing for a club the size of United.
However, there are always a few who fans wish the club kept hold of due to what they showed prior to signing or what they go on to achieve once they leave.
Here are five players who deserved a second chance at Old Trafford. Now at Barcelona, Memphis Depay is showing why he was so highly sought after in 2014 when United signed him for £25million from PSV.
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