Manchester United are expected to earn £7m from the sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United
Manchester United are undergoing a period of redefinition. The departure of Erik ten Hag and the arrival of Ruben Amorim on the bench have accelerated a rebuilding process that was already underway, albeit haltingly. The club’s priorities are numerous: regaining prominence in the Premier League, getting back in European competitions and, above all, reorganising a squad that for years have been patched up with expensive signings without a clear direction.
Amorim wants a more cohesive team with defined profiles, and that requires financial backing. The club have been looking for a goalkeeper like Diogo Costa. That is why even indirect income, such as that derived from resale clauses, takes on unexpected importance.
In this scenario, Anthony Elanga can provide a small boost to United’s financial situation. Newcastle United, as per the Telegraph, are set to sign the 23-year-old for £50 million. The Red Devils, while selling the Swede, had added a clause in his contract that guarantees them 15% of any profit exceeding the £15 million paid by Forest.
If the Magpies sign the player for £50 million, then Manchester United are set to earn £7 million from his sale. It would not be a big boost in the transfer market, but anything that comes in this financial situation for the Red Devils is gold dust for the club. Meanwhile, the player was interested in a comeback to Old Trafford, but Ruben Amorim rejected any such sort of come back.
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This potential extra income gives pause for thought. Should the club use that £7 million as a boost to add a key player? Yes, but wisely. Amorim needs functional players, not big names. Every euro counts, and if an unexpected amount is added to the budget, it makes sense to use it where it will really make a difference.
It could be a reliable substitute full-back or an underrated midfielder who completes the Portuguese coach’s line-up. In this type of rebuilding, small moves define trajectories.
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The sell-on clause in Elanga’s contract also invites reflection on how such clauses are handled. Manchester United have often failed to sell well. In this case, it seems to have got it right. Not only did it get £15 million for a player who had no place in the team, but it also secured a percentage of any future sale.
If this model is repeated — and done intelligently — it could allow for a more fluid rotation of assets. Clubs such as Chelsea and Brighton have been adept at managing these formulas, and although they do not guarantee titles, they do breathe life into the finances. For a United in transition, that oxygen is not a luxury: it is a necessity. Elanga may not wear red again, but he could continue to help the club, this time from the offices.