Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Man Utd shift focus to academy sales to boost finances
United are changing their transfer strategy to monetize youth talent and rival Chelsea and City.
Manchester United
team
Player sold
Radek Vitek to Middlesbrough
Fee
Rising to £14m
Sell-on clause
35%
Buy-back option
Included
Potential sale
Harry Amass for £7m plus add-ons
What happened. Manchester United are shifting their transfer approach to focus on selling academy players, aiming to improve finances and match rivals like Chelsea and City.
- United acknowledge their youth conveyor belt has slowed recently.
- Vitek's sale to Middlesbrough includes a 35% sell-on clause.
- Left-back Harry Amass could be sold for around £7m plus add-ons.
United hope this strategy will boost income and fund future first-team investments.
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