The Glazer Conundrum: Can Manchester United's Debt Be a Blessing in Disguise? Manchester United's struggles to keep pace with their richer rivals in terms of spending power have been well documented.
However, the club's plan to compete at the top without breaking the bank remains unclear.
The numbers are stark: this summer, Manchester United spent £148m on new players, less than newly promoted Ipswich and significantly lower than Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester City.