Major changes are expected at Old Trafford this summer, with Ineos determined to revamp the squad and provide Ruben Amorim with the necessary backing.
However, financial troubles could derail those plans before they even begin, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed that £89 million has already been spent ahead of the transfer window opening.
With the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules looming over the club, spending could be severely restricted.
The financial strain has already led to backlash from supporters, with fans protesting after Ineos announced an increase in season ticket prices.
It is just one of several controversial revenue-generating measures that have sparked frustration among the fanbase.
The club now faces a critical summer where raising funds through player sales may be the only way to strengthen the squad.
One avenue to ease financial constraints is cashing in on key players, with a £40 million buy option for Marcus Rashford potentially providing a much-needed boost to United’s PSR figures.
Last summer, United offloaded Alvaro Fernandez to Benfica for just £5 million, a move that now looks questionable as the left-back carries a £33 million release clause.
While United hold a £15 million buy-back option, Fernandez appears uninterested in returning to Old Trafford, with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, and Real Madrid showing interest.
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Atletico boss Diego Simeone is reportedly keen to make Alvaro Fernandez a cornerstone of his team for the next decade, preparing a significant bid for the full-back, as per O Jogo.
Though United missed out on triggering the buy-back clause, they could still benefit financially through a sell-on clause inserted in the deal that sent him to Portugal.
The exact percentage remains unknown, but it could see United receive a substantial payout if Alvaro Fernandez moves this summer.
Further departures are also expected, with Christian Eriksen set to leave on a free transfer and both Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof unlikely to be offered new contracts.
While no transfer fees will be recouped from their exits, their departures will help reduce the wage bill.
Aston Villa holds an option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently for £40 million, while United is open to selling Antony outright.
Rasmus Hojlund has been linked with a move back to Serie A, with Napoli reportedly considering the Dane as a key target ahead of their Champions League return.
Jadon Sancho’s future remains uncertain, with Chelsea obligated to buy him for a fee in the £22-25 million range.
However, fresh reports indicate that the London club could look to flip Sancho in the same window for an immediate profit.
Elsewhere, Casemiro is seen as the most likely player to be offloaded to make room for a move for Felix Nmecha.
United’s summer plans hang in the balance, with financial constraints dictating their ability to compete in the transfer market.
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