Manchester United could receive a surprise financial boost as former academy graduate Maxi Oyedele attracts interest from clubs across Europe. The 20-year-old midfielder, who left Old Trafford for Legia Warsaw last August, has impressed in Poland and is now being linked with moves to German sides Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen, as well as unnamed Championship clubs.
Oyedele's contract with Legia includes a release clause worth €6 million (£5.18m). United inserted a 40 per cent sell-on clause when they sold him, meaning they would bank just over £2 million if the clause is triggered. The club also included a buy-back clause, giving them the option to re-sign the player.
The potential windfall comes at a crucial time for United, who need to generate funds through player sales to comply with profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and finance new arrivals. Last summer, the club offloaded several academy graduates with sell-on clauses, and any future fees from those deals will aid their financial planning.
Oyedele made 24 appearances in his debut season at Legia, helping them win the Polish Cup and reach the Europa Conference League quarter-finals. His performances have put him on the radar of several clubs, and a transfer could materialise in the current window.
