Ciaran Morrison
Thu 18 December 2025 6:00, UK
Ruben Amorim has been told what he must achieve this season to stop Man United heading into financial difficulty.
That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, after Man United released their first quarter financial results.
Man United’s revenue fell from £143.1million to £140.3m, despite the club recording an operating profit of £13million.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has implemented cuts during his time as Man United owner in a bid to address the club’s financial situation.
Ruben Amorim under pressure amid financial constraints
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – states that Amorim must finish in the top four with Man United either this season or next.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks it is a necessity that the Red Devils qualify for the Champions League.
He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “They’re in a spiral right now, but this is what makes it very important for Amorim to reach that top four this year.
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“It becomes very important financially. I think they’ve probably got about one more season to attempt to get back up there and then serious issues will start, in my opinion. So I think Amorim has either got to do it this season, or definitely next season.
“And then if not, then you’re going to see Man United really hitting some financial issues.”
Ruben Amorim on the sidelines at Old Trafford as Man United manager
Credit: Imago
Question marks remain over Amorim
It is still unclear whether Amorim is the right manager to lead Man United to Champions League qualification.
Amorim finished 15th in his debut season in the Premier League, and his side are now just two points off the top four this campaign.
However, inconsistency and defensive fragility have still been on show this season, in what has hindered a further climb up the table.