Manchester United lost 1-0 in the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur last week. That leaves them with no silverware at all and huge financial debt ahead of an important transfer window.
Major Rebuild Needed, But the Clock Is Ticking
A year ago, Manchester United had a solid idea of who they wanted to keep. Skip forward to now, the squad feel like no one is untouchable. The painful Europa League final defeat has capped off a miserable season. This campaign they are likely to finish just above the relegation zone. There’s little to no silver lining for fans. The only logical next step is a total squad overhaul.
Footballers such as Lindelof, Evans, and Eriksen are likely to be leaving the side this June. Other names like Sancho, Rashford, Antony, and Casemiro are available for sale. Although, it might clear of unwanted wages it won’t fix the balance sheet. The Red Devils need to offload key starters like Rasmus Hojlund, Garnacho, or even Andre Onana.
£89m Debt Casts Shadow Over Transfer Plans For Manchester United
The financial blow from missing out on Champions League football is huge. That is around £85 million down the drain. But the real sting comes from the £89 million Utd still owe for past transfer deals. That is a number confirmed by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. This outstanding amount will eat into whatever budget Ruben Amorim hoped to work with this summer.
United are stuck to make three major signings. Selling Rashford and Antony might not even cover that fee. With limited income and a poor wage bill, Utd will need to get smarter with their spending.
Reckless buys and poor planning in past seasons have finally caught up with them. And now the rebuild must be done with the limited funds at the disposal.
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