As United had done well in the 2010-2011 season, Manchester United aimed to have an equally as good transfer season in 2011-2012. Spending £50.4 million on players, they brought in a range of youth. Now playing as Manchester United's main goalkeeper (Top 10 best Goalkeepers in the World), David De Gea has shown consistency for United. He has been the driving force behind United's defence, a brilliant transfer that was made. Several former first team players were sold at this time, to different corners of the league. With United's defence letting them down in the following years, they may be wondering if selling these players was the smartest decision.