Man Utd transfer latest: Amorim has bigger transfer kitty to sign players after major surprise

Manchester United have a bigger transfer kitty than expected after reducing their wage bill.

The Reds have significantly reduced their wage bill by £20 million for the third quarter of the financial year, a move the club believes will help them comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting measures have resulted in more than 250 staff redundancies so far, with a further 200 expected to follow.

This reduction is reflected in the club’s wage payments, which amounted to £71.2 million for the first three months of 2025—down from over £91 million during the same period last year.

The decrease in player salaries is partly due to the departures of high earners such as Marcus Rashford (loaned to Aston Villa), Antony (loaned to Real Betis), and Tyrell Malacia (loaned to PSV Eindhoven).

Additionally, United avoided paying out Champions League bonuses after failing to qualify for the competition, instead competing in the Europa League, reported the Independent.

With greater financial flexibility, United have already begun reshaping their squad. The club have agreed a £62.5 million deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers and made an initial £45 million bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo—both moves designed to revitalize their attack.

United’s efforts to streamline costs and build a more sustainable financial structure are starting to bear fruit. For the financial quarter, the club recorded a net profit of £0.7 million—a significant turnaround from a £66.2 million loss in the same period last year—though they still posted an operating loss of £2.7 million.

Commercial, matchday, and broadcast revenues all increased, but the club’s overall net debt remains at $650 million, with an additional £212 million owed via a revolving credit facility, bringing total debt above £700 million1.

Despite these challenges, chief executive Omar Berrada remains optimistic: “We were proud to reach the final of the Europa League, but ultimately, we were disappointed to finish as runner-up in Bilbao.

"We had a difficult season in the Premier League, which we all know fell below our standards and we have a clear expectation of improvement next season.”

United project their annual revenue to be closer to £670 million than £660 million, signaling cautious optimism as they look to rebuild both on and off the pitch.