Man United made a move to agree to deal with specialists to avoid FFP and points deduction – sources

Man United made a move to agree to deal with specialists to avoid FFP and points deduction – sources

Man United have stepped up their search for a new football finance manager, sources have told Football Insider.

 

New Red Devils part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is completing a total overhaul of staff at Old Trafford since assuming sporting control.

 

The British billionaire has already made sweeping changes to the club’s structure including the appointment of Omar Berrada as CEO.

 

A new job listing shows that United are now on the lookout for a football finance manager as part of the ongoing changes.

 

Sources have told Football Insider that United are pushing to get the appointment done quickly ahead of the summer transfer window.

 

Man United want new finance expert to avoid regulation breach

 

It is known that United have been close to the limit of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and have had to carefully monitor their spending in recent seasons.

 

The new finance specialist will be tasked with “Reviewing and providing guidance on updated financial regulations”.

 

A breach of the regulations would result in a points deduction as set out by the verdicts given to Everton and Nottingham Forest this season.

 

Premier League financial regulations are also set to change after top-flight clubs voted this month to change to a model that caps spending to a percentage of overall revenue.

 

Clubs competing in Uefa competition can spend up to 70 percent of their revenue on transfer fees, wages and agent fees – clubs outside of Europe can increase their spending to 85 percent.

 

However, in a bid to add more flair to the defence, Man United decide on signing Sofyan Amrabat permanently – sources

 

Sofyan Amrabat will leave Man United at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, sources have told Football Insider.

 

The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Old Trafford from Fiorentina and United have the option to make his move permanent this summer.

 

But it is believed the Red Devils have no plans to do so and won’t convert his loan into a full-time deal.

 

A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Man United have concluded Amrabat’s playing style doesn’t suit the Premier League after watching him in the 2023-24 campaign.

 

He has made 22 appearances across all competitions this season, racking up just 1155 minutes of action.

 

The Morocco international has started in 13 of those outings.

 

Man United will not activate ‘£21.4m’ Amrabat option

Amrabat has primarily played as a defensive midfielder but has also filled in at left-back for Erik ten Hag’s side this season.

 

Sky Sports reported last September (2023) that Man United paid an £8.5million loan fee for the 27-year-old and have the option to make the transfer permanent for £21.4million.

 

The 56-cap international impressed for Morocco during the World Cup in Qatar, putting him on the radar of top clubs around Europe.

 

But he has failed to impress in England and will now return to parent club Fiorentina.

 

Amrabat has made 107 appearances for the Serie A side since joining in 2020 and has also played for Utrecht, Hellas Verona, Feyenoord and Club Brugge.