How Manchester United can afford £74m Sesko despite financial constraints
Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signature of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in what could be a £65 million up‑front deal, rising to £74 million with performance-related add‑ons. That kind of spending seems bold, but United insist: “they have the money to make the offer”. How Manchester United Can Afford Sesko 1. Offloading big wagesMarcus Rashford’s loan to Barcelona alone removes approximately £16 million in annual salary from United’s books. Alongside that, sell‑on revenues—like £20.7 million from Anthony Elanga’s escape clause and £5 million compensation from Chelsea in the aborted Sancho deal—have materially eased the wage bill strain. 2. Spending spread & amortisationUnited have already spent big on Matheus Cunha (~£62.5m) and Bryan Mbeumo (~£71m), pushing attacking outlay past £130m—and if Sesko joins, total summer spending will exceed £200 million. However, under accounting rules, Sesko’s fee will be amortised over the […]