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Can Man United ACTUALLY Afford Their 2028 Title Ambition? | The Debrief

Almost £678 million in revenue, yet Manchester United are still reporting a £40 million loss. Where is the money going and what does it mean for the club’s future? The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell joins Rio Ferdinand and Ste on The Debrief to unpack United’s finances, from the lasting cost of the Glazers’ takeover to the decisions behind this summer’s transfer budget. Could United have spent more? Why were key positions left unfilled? And how do plans for a new stadium and a 2028 title challenge fit with the financial picture? There’s specific analysis on how the financial capability of the…

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