Manchester United Disburses Summer Transfer Budget Of Up To IDR 3.3 Trillion

Casemiro, so MU's sacrifice is to bring in money this summer. (photo: x @manutd)

JAKARTA - Manchester United is planning a summer transfer budget of up to IDR 3.3 trillion. Sir Jim Radcliffe has completed the takeover of its minority stake over United and, after designing plans for a January transfer window, is now also preparing for a summer transfer.

The head of INEOS plans to invest in the MU squad this summer and is currently planning a budget of between IDR 2.9 to IDR 3.3 trillion, of which nearly IDR 1.9 trillion comes from player sales.

Players who are not included in Erik ten Hag's plans, such as Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek, will be sold for next season's transfer, but there could also be significant movement in the current squad of managers.

Antony, who joined at a cost of IDR 1.7 trillion from Ajax in 2022, is likely to be sold after a very disappointing period at Old Trafford which makes it difficult for him to get minutes to play in recent weeks. Ratelege is willing to suffer losses at the Brazilian winger but will still demand what is referred to as a'significant' fee for approving sales.

There are currently no clear enthusiasts for Antony, but clubs from Saudi Arabia are considering the move. It is even being considered bringing him back to Ajax.

It is hoped that United will entertain interest from Saudi Arabia with a number of other players as well. Football director John Murtough visited the Middle East during the Club World Cup with the aim of building ties with Saudi clubs.

Al Hilal wants to reach an agreement to sign the Casemiro midfielder, which can be sold at the right price, while Al Ittihad and Al Nassr are working on steps for centre-back Raphael Varane.

INEOS itself hopes to achieve a full summer budget of IDR 3.3 trillion, and plans are being drawn up to sign new strikers, centre-backs and full-backs, while attacking midfielders are likely to be targeted, with Crystal Palace's Michael Olise already approved by Radcliffe.

For attackers, Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is no longer a target as he was only discussed as a short-term alternative in January. But United are considering Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig, Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna, and Serhou Guirassy of Stuttgart.

Rafael Leao and Victor Osimhen, from AC Milan and Napoli, were both idolized at Old Trafford but considered an unrealistic target at the moment.

Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo is a potential centre-back option but sources show Jonathan Tah of Bayer Leverkusen as a potential target as well as United trying to strengthen the defense. Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez has also been stalked.