Manchester United are linked with a move for England striker Harry Kane which could be funded via player sales.
Harry Kanehas re-emerged as a possible target for Manchester United.The Guardianɾєρօɾτ Tottenham owner Joe Lewis wants to cash in on Kane, and does not wish to lose him on a free transfer next summer with his contract running down.
United are said to be interested in the striker and the £100 million fee is not claimed to be an issue.
This is only going to be possible if United get a move on with player sales. Let’s explore how this could be possible.
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Confirmed exits:Alex Telles, Charlie ȿɑⱱɑɢє, Ethan Laird, Bjorn Hardley and Zidane Iqbal
Manchester United have sold five players this summer to date.Alex Telleshas joined Al Nassr for £6 million.
Charlie ȿɑⱱɑɢє,Ethan Laird,Bjorn HardleyandZidane Iqbalwere each sold for six-figure fees, taking United’s total earnings to approximately £9 million to date.
It’s not a lot, but it’s a start, and there are certainly more exits ahead.
Expected sales to come
One sale is almost complete.Anthony Elangais set to sign for Nottingham Forest for £15 million,The Telegraphɾєρօɾτ. That will take United’s earnings up to £24 million.
Another move to Forest could be in the pipeline forDean HєɴԀerson. This could be around £20 million.
Eric Baillyis another player expected to leave the club. He could fetch a similar fee to Telles, which with HєɴԀerson and Elanga, would take United’s earnings up to £50 million.
Fredis also likely to be sold. Fulham are among the interested clubs. United should receive around £15 million, taking potential sums to £65 million in player sales.
Possible exits
This is where potential departures forHarry MaguireandScott McTominaycould really heighten the club’s budget.
Maguire and McTominay could each fetch £30 million. Selling both players could take United’s total income from sales to £125 million.
There could be further sales too ofNathan BishopandBrandon Williams. This could take us up to £130 million.
Donny van de Beekis another possible outgoing although we predict this may be a loan move.
Obviously some of this money could be spent on an additional midfielder,Sofyan Amrabat, and Kane might still not be gettable.
These sales would give United options, also clearing a bit of wage space. There is a long way to go, but it illustrates how the club can negotiate the Financial Fair Play challenges and find necessary funds to buy extra players.
