Man United say Financial Fair Play will restrict transfers،
Manchester United have asked their fans not to expect a busy January transfer window, partly because Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules have “real teeth”.
Everton were handed 10 points in November for breaching Premier League financial rules, while United were fined £257,000 in July for a “minor breach” of UEFA rules.
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Speaking at a fans forum, United's chief operating officer Collette Roche said the club should be “really disciplined” when it comes to spending money on new players at the club. 'future.
“We don't expect it [the January transfer window] be particularly busy,” Roche said at the United fans forum in December.
“There will always be the possibility of doing deals outside the team, particularly in terms of finding opportunities for players who are not playing as much football as they would like.
“However, we have always been consistent in saying that we do not consider January to be the optimal time to do business and that our recruitment strategy remains focused on the summer windows.
“We have seen this season that the Financial Fair Play rules have some teeth, so we have to be very careful to remain compliant, and we will do so. That means being really disciplined in future spending, with a balance between inputs and exits.”
United have agreed to let midfielder Donny van de Beek join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan once the January window opens, while there is also interest in Jadon Sancho, who has been exiled from the team since September .
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are expected to take control of recruitment once their minority investment is confirmed, but speaking at the forum, interim CEO Patrick Stewart said the deal was a “complicated process”.
“I know you [the fans] I will be disappointed that we don’t have an outcome on the strategic review yet,” Stewart said.
“All I can say is that this is a complicated process and those involved are working hard to bring it to a conclusion as quickly as possible.”
United sit seventh in the Premier League table after their 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Sunday and were knocked out of European competition after finishing last in their Champions League group.
It was a disappointing start to the campaign which saw Erik ten Hag's side lose more games than they won.
“As you know, it has continued to be an eventful season so far for the men's first team,” Roche told fans.
“We are frustrated with our inconsistency, no more than Erik and the players.
“We had some really good performances against Chelsea and Everton, when the team showed what they can do when they get back into shape.
“Erik, his staff and the players are working very hard to deliver the positive performances that we have shown we are capable of, on a more consistent basis.”
