Manchester United, under the guidance of INEOS, are reportedly ready to make a significant investment this summer. They are preparing a contract offer worth £13 million per year in an attempt to attract one of their key transfer targets to Old Trafford.
INEOS`s Significant Spending Amidst Cost-Cutting Measures
Over the past year, there has been considerable discussion about Manchester United`s financial state. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has emphasized that measures like job cuts and reducing the off-field budget were essential for the club`s sustainability. After missing out on Champions League football (qualifying for the Europa League instead), further staff redundancies were reportedly announced.
Predicting Manchester United`s summer spending strategy was challenging. The reported redundancies and the absence of Champions League participation indicated a potential need for significant player sales before making new signings.
Despite these financial considerations, INEOS has already made a major move early in the transfer window, activating Matheus Cunha`s £63 million release clause. Recent reports shed light on how the club is able to commit such a substantial sum.
According to Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic, Manchester United`s financial position has improved, with increased revenue and a reduced wage bill, partly attributed to Ratcliffe`s decisive cuts.
This financial flexibility means that even after signing Cunha, United still have funds available for further acquisitions and are reportedly targeting their next signing in the coming weeks.
INEOS Readies Stunning £13 Million Annual Offer for Mbeumo
The Mirror reports that INEOS is preparing a contract offer of £13 million per year for Bryan Mbeumo to join Manchester United this summer. This salary would be five times higher than his current reported earnings of £50,000 per week at Brentford.
Furthermore, Ratcliffe and his team are said to be readying a £60 million bid to persuade Brentford to part ways with their key player this summer, potentially increasing United`s spending to £123 million within a short period.
It`s reported that Mbeumo favors a move to Manchester United, who are prepared to offer him a substantial £250,000 per week to secure his signature this summer. The debate remains whether the forward`s valuation justifies such a significant salary.
| Man Utd`s highest earners with Mbeumo (Reported) | Salary P/W |
|---|---|
| Casemiro | £350,000 |
| Bruno Fernandes | £300,000 |
| Mason Mount | £250,000 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | £250,000 |
| Matthijs de Ligt | £195,000 |
While the decision to offer Mbeumo such a high wage might be debated, his performance statistics from last season are notable. The Brentford attacker`s goal contribution suggests he could command a significant salary among United`s top players.
Described as `incredible` by Brentford manager Thomas Frank last season, Mbeumo is potentially on track to become Manchester United`s second major signing of the summer.
