Ex‑PL club chief: Man United man has 'saved Jim Ratcliffe’s bacon' as transfer warning sent
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That is the view of former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, after Man United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool secured a top five Premier League finish.It means that the Red Devils qualify for the Champions League for the first time in two seasons, and they will see an increase in matchday and broadcast revenue.Interim boss Michael Carrick has secured his objective of a Champions League place, and is now likely to be in charge during the summer transfer window. Man United face financial problems behind-the-scenes which could limit their spending this summer, with a new midfielder seen as a priority. 💰 Man United Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, Ineos investment, and the latest Old Trafford redevelopment news.
VISIT THE FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Man United ‘could have been a mid-table club’ without Champions LeagueEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that the club’s rising debt could halt Man United’s investment in the squad this summer.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks that co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be relieved by what Carrick has achieved at Old Trafford this season.Annual Turnover£666.5mMatchday Revenue£160.3mBroadcast Revenue£172.9mGross Debt£637mManchester United’s 2024-25 financial accounts.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Now for next season, it’s going to be a very interesting midfield situation. “They’re going to have to be careful in the transfer market this summer.
Champions League was absolutely vital, otherwise they could have been a mid-table club for some time. And in a sense, he has saved Jim Ratcliffe’s bacon.”Marcus Rashford could make Man United returnWyness also told Football Insider that Marcus Rashford has a chance of a Man United return, if Carrick is hired on a permanent basis.Whilst Rashford has had no desire to return to the club, Barcelona’s financial problems may mean they can not afford to sign him permanently this summer.The 28-year-old, who has admirers from fellow Premier League clubs, has played with Carrick previously at Man United, which could make integration back into the team easier than under any other manager.Barcelona could make an offer to sign Rashford on another loan deal next season, where he has contributed seven goals in La Liga this campaign.