Manchester United signings made during the Glazer's 10-year regime

Fears that finances would be strangled at Old Trafford have run parallel with huge levels of investment that has seen hundreds of millions of pounds spent on players

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The Glazers celebrate 10 years in charge of Manchester United this week, however 'celebration' may not be the right word for a testing decade that has seen numerous protests and a continued uneasiness between owners and supporters.

To finance taking control the American family saddled the club with huge levels of debt, ones that are still being paid off.

It caused a climate of fear that had many supporters fearing the club would be strangled for all it was worth. However the latest financial figures show a club performing incredibly strongly, despite their post-Sir Alex Ferguson troubles.

The Glazers 10 years in charge have also seen a period of incredible investment in the squad. With that in mind, we take a look at the players for whom the Glazer family got out their chequebook to sign...

Which has been the best signing of the Glazer era? Let us know in the comments below.

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Manchester United signings made during the Glazer's 10-year regime

Fears that finances would be strangled at Old Trafford have run parallel with huge levels of investment that has seen hundreds of millions of pounds spent on players

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