Man Utd could have their transfer window boosted by business elsewhere in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United could miss out on a sizeable windfall in the summer transfer window after a bid for one of their former players was rejected.
United have aimed to become smarter with sales in recent years and have been prepared to allow players to leave for reasonable transfer fees, with the real value represented by various sell-on clauses included in the deals. It means that even though some players have left for relatively cheap initial fees, they could hand United a huge financial boost further down the line once they are sold again.
It seems certain United will benefit from the smarter transfer strategy during the summer window, with former defender Álvaro Fernández Carreras expected to join Real Madrid, while the likes of Mason Greenwood and Hannibal Mejbri both also have big sell-on clauses worked into their current deals. They might miss out on one lucrative transfer boost, though.
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Anthony Elanga bid rejected
Manchester United included a sell-on clause in the deal that saw Anthony Elanga join Nottingham Forest for £15 million two years ago. The 23-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements by Erik ten Hag and was told he was free to find a new club as he searched for regular playing time.
A few eyebrows were raised at the decision to join Forest, but it has proved to be a masterstroke. Elanga featured in every one of their Premier League matches last season, scoring six goals and notching 11 assists, as they finished seventh and secured qualification for the Conference League.
It has led to huge interest in his signature this summer, with Newcastle the latest side to make an offer for his services. The Athletic says Eddie Howe's side saw a £45 million bid rejected this week, after Forest made it clear they had no intention of selling him.
United never disclosed the specifics of the sell-on clause, but it is understood to be a reasonable amount that would have made them a few million from a proposed move to Newcastle. It is worth noting the sell-on clause relates to any profit made on the initial £15m paid for Elanga, so if he had been sold for £45m, United would have taken a percentage of the £30m profit, rather than the entire transfer fee.
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