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·11. Mai 2024
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·11. Mai 2024
With the summer transfer window approaching, Manchester United stands at a pivotal juncture, facing speculation regarding player departures and available funds for potential player acquisitions. Reports suggest that Sir Jim Ratcliffe will focus on selling players to generate funds, as the club navigates current Financial Fair Play (FFP) restrictions under INEOS ownership. This strategy aims is being set up to address the club’s inflated wage bill through a substantial squad overhaul.
Fans are left contemplating which players should remain, who should be offloaded, and who United should target as replacements. The impending shake-up signals a period of transition for the club, with decisions made in the coming months likely to shape United’s future direction both on and off the pitch.
In this report, we have broken down how Manchester United could raise approximately £500m and spend up to £250m as a hypothetical exercise.
Generally, we think United need about 7 signings this summer:
According to reported fees this would cost around £250m.
Breakdown of the current squad situation at risk and how United can raise the funds from salaries and sales:
In summary, we have listed 18 players that could save up to £146m in wages, and 14 players that United could £420m for in sale.
In theory, United could free up a whooping £556m combined in wages and sales to use in the summer transfer window, much easier said than done. Selling players will be hard with wage structure and current form hence realistically the true figure might land around £300m as it is a daunting task.
In conclusion, Manchester United can afford to spend the £250m on the 7 listed summer targets without breaking the bank, also worth to mention to be box cleaver bringing in players on free such as Fulham’s centre-back Tossin, or Juventus midfielder Adrian Rabiot as another example.
United face tough decisions ahead as they balance the squad’s needs with potential player exits. The club must weigh each player’s situation carefully to ensure squad balance and long-term success. Who else do you think should be considered?
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