With Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford coming in to oversee the club's football operations , they've got the perfect example of the right transfer to go after. United's net spend history makes for grim reading, having made losses in excess of £50million every year since 2019 - with a £129.5m loss this season alone. Their on-pitch record hasn't been much better, with United currently sat in seventh place, nine points away from the Champions League places. Their summer signings, Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount and Andre Onana have struggled to live up to their price tags, though there have been signs of life for Hojlund after his impressive Champions League exploits. Instead, he's been a quiet success for United, producing understated performances and keeping things tidy at the back without setting the world alight.

Source: Express January 01, 2024 15:32 UTC