Manchester United's allure has far from diminished in the transfer market despite their malaise.
The Red Devils can still attract the world's top players - regardless of whether they come in as part of a coherent recruitment strategy with long-term vision for glory or a stop-gap to short-term gain. However, there are still dozens of star players that get away at Old Trafford.
The latest to reveal he rejected United's advances is French star Dimitri Payet, who claims he preferred Marseille over Manchester in 2017 after ending a remarkable two-year stint at West Ham.
