Manchester United's Wage Bill: A Financial Tightrope

0:00You're listening to MLS News today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. Manchester United's wage bill sits at $420 million, making it the fourth highest in the Premier League. That's according to recent reports from the Times. The club is dealing with a massive $1,300,000,000 pound debt, and owners like INEOS are pushing hard to cut costs. Liverpool leads the pack with $574,000,000 in player salaries, followed closely by Manchester City at $500,000, $47 million. Arsenal comes in third at $453 million just ahead of United, and it's after-rease. Fans and analysts have mixed feelings about the spending. United have showed out big on players like Bruno Fernandez and Casamiro. Two of the league's top earners. But the constant manager changes from Eric Tinhag to Rubin Amorim have led to pricey team rebuilds each time. Casamiro, earning around $471,000 a week, is set to leave this summer.

1:03That move alone should trim the wage bill, and ease some financial pressure right away. Looking ahead, INEOS wants a more sustainable approach to avoid past mistakes. With debt piling up and rival spending smarter, United's next manager will need to build without breaking the bank. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more.