The Premier League panel's report confirmed that Manchester City overstated its income by more than £830 million. The report further indicated that Manchester City's owners circumvented the league's financial regulations by injecting funds into the club that should not have been counted as sponsorship income.
Manchester United filed its end-of-year accounts for the period ending 30 June 2026. The club's interest payment amounted to £37 million, marking an increase from the £34 million recorded the previous year.
Swiss Ramble estimates that United's total net interest payments since the leveraged Glazer takeover in 2005 have reached £852 million. Omar Berrada, United's chief executive, stated that the club will maintain a disciplined approach to ensure its finances remain sustainable.
United finished third in the Premier League, thereby confirming a return to the Champions League after a two-year absence. The club recorded record revenues of £677.6 million, with projections suggesting figures could reach £760 million in the 2026-27 season.
Since 30 June, United has spent £191.7 million on new players, including Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos, and Youri Tielemans. The club also borrowed an extra £90 million, bringing its total debt to £1.15 billion.
United's transfer debt before 30 June stood at £375 million, requiring £218 million to be settled before 30 June 2027. During debt restructuring in June, United added $125 million, equivalent to £94.36 million, to its main debt.
On 23 September, United spent £63.5 million to acquire land for its planned new stadium. The club's wage bill was £313 million in 2025, decreasing to £302 million in 2025-26 due to the absence of European football.
United's wages to turnover ratio currently stands at 45%. The club's total outlay was £148 million, a figure lower than those recorded by newly-promoted Ipswich and Hull.
United generated £47 million from sales when the most recent transfer window concluded on 1 September. The club previously sold striker Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan for £74 million in 2019.
Premier League clubs voted in June 2023 to limit future leveraged buyouts to approximately 65% of a club's value. United earned £80 million in prize money from their 2017-18 run to the Champions League quarter-finals.
The club received £31 million for reaching the Europa League final during the 2024-25 season. United's shirt agreement with Adidas includes a £10 million annual reduction if the club fails to reach the Champions League.
United is scheduled to play Tottenham at Old Trafford on 10 October.
