Clubs eye Manchester United's sell-on clauses amid financial crisis

Manchester United is facing significant financial difficulties, leading rival clubs to seek immediate buyouts of sell-on clauses related to players who have departed the club. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has announced plans for up to 200 redundancies and has implemented drastic cost-cutting measures, including eliminating free meals for staff. As the club struggles in the Premier League, with a potential breach of profit and sustainability rules, rivals are looking to capitalize on United's predicament by offering cash for these clauses, which could provide immediate funds for the club. Notably, players such as Mason Greenwood and Hannibal Mejbri, who have thrived after leaving United, come with lucrative sell-on agreements that could benefit the club in the long run. However, accepting these buyouts could mean sacrificing larger future profits from potential player sales. The situation highlights the precarious state of Manchester United's finances and the strategic moves by other clubs to exploit it.