Manchester United are now accelerating their move to sign a Premier League star, who's already been contacted about a move to Chelsea, according to reports.
Man Utd debt breaks $1bn after summer window
It's not getting any easier for INEOS and Manchester United. After they splashed out over £150m in the summer transfer window, the club's net debt has reportedly broken the $1bn barrier for the first time. This is despite INEOS taking several controversial cost-cutting measures and highlights just how important it is that United get back into the Champions League this season.
In the club's first-quarter accounts, which were released on Thursday, their noncurrent borrowings were reported at £481 million ($644m). Add in the £105m from their revolving credit facility, however, and that takes their total borrowings to £268m and their total net debt has grown to £749m ($1.002bn).
Yet, the transfer rumours ahead of 2026 continue to arrive. Reports earlier this week even claimed that Man United have made contact in the race to sign Arda Guler from Real Madrid. The Turkish superstar is reportedly worth £88m, however, and would once again add to the club's growing debt.
INEOS also continue to remain patient with Ruben Amorim, insisting that he's the man to take the Red Devils back to Europe's top table. It's a delicate balance. United need reinforcements, Amorim needs to get the best out of his current squad, and debt must not reach new records.
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With that said, rather than a move for such expensive targets, United are reportedly looking to sign Sunderland star Noah Sadiki ahead of Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Man Utd accelerating move to sign Sadiki
According to Sky Sports' Sacha Tavolieri, Man United are now accelerating their move to sign Sadiki after the Sunderland star received contact from Chelsea back in October.
The central midfielder also received contact from United at the beginning of the season in an attempt to get ahead of the chasing pack. As of right now, though, those at Old Trafford find themselves head-to-head against Chelsea in the race to secure the 20-year-old, who joined Sunderland for around £15m in the summer.
It's easy to see why Sadiki has attracted such interest so soon after arriving in the Premier League. He's played a pivotal part in Sunderland's incredible start to the season and it's the type of rise that their sporting director, Kristjaan Speakman saw coming in the summer.
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He told the club's website after signing the midfielder: “Noah’s enjoyed a great level of experience at a relatively young age, and alongside his drive to improve, this makes him an exciting addition to our squad.
"During his time at USG, he’s played in domestic and European competitions regularly, and the Premier League is a natural next step in his promising career."
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