Manchester United's summer transfer activity shows no signs of slowing down, with the club having already committed a staggering £214m to new signings. Yet remarkably, Erik ten Hag's side appear poised for further reinforcements as they target RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, Wolves' Matheus Cunha and Brentford's Bryan Mbeubo.
The Financial Puzzle: How United Are Making It Work
Despite Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), United's clever accounting and player sales have created unexpected flexibility:
- Outgoings cover costs: The sales of academy products like Mason Greenwood and Álvaro Fernández generated pure profit for FFP calculations
- Creative structuring: Payments for new signings are being spread over longer contracts to ease short-term pressure
- Wage bill reduction: High earners like Raphaël Varane and Anthony Martial have departed, freeing up significant funds
Who Could Still Arrive at Old Trafford?
United's shopping list remains ambitious:
- Benjamin Sesko: The Slovenian striker has a £55m release clause that United could trigger
- Matheus Cunha: Wolves may demand £60m+ for their Brazilian forward
- Bryan Mbeubo: Brentford value their Cameroonian winger at around £50m
With INEOS now overseeing football operations, United appear to be adopting a more strategic approach to recruitment while still flexing their financial muscle. The question remains - how many more signings can they realistically accommodate before the September deadline?
