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Brighton latest: We’re chasing a major trophy this season, says Bloom
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Has United’s debt has restricted the club’s spending power?
Questions about that issue were raised at the Fans Forum at the end of June and respected finance blogger Swiss Ramble estimated in September 2025 that United had paid £852m in interest alone since the Glazer family’s takeover in 2005.
The club’s latest quarterly figures showed total borrowings of £1.29bn, including outstanding transfer fees.
United also took on an additional £91.92m
Manchester City have completed their squad overhaul – including a fully revamped midfield – to the tune of £458m, a new Premier League record for a summer window.
But that eyewatering sum does not tell the full story.
New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca received the full backing of director of football Hugo Viana in his first transfer window in charge after replacing Pep Guardiola. Indeed, City’s record transfer fee
Multiple sources have told BBC Sport only the government can alter the multi-billion pound masterplan, regardless of which party Burnham’s successor as mayor comes from.
“Today’s news highlights the progress we’re making towards a world-class new home for Manchester United and represents a significant milestone as we move into the next phase of development,” said Collette Roche, Manchester United’s new stadium development chief executive.
“Being able to build so close
Liverpool, who won the league by 10 points last season, are top of the list with £269m spent so far this summer. That includes the purchases of Wirtz and Ekitike, as well as Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez for £40.8m and right-back Jeremie Frimpong, who cost almost £35m from Bayer Leverkusen.
It has been a contrast to the 2024-25 campaign, when the Anfield outfit’s only major signings were goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili
Even with Ramsey missing, Cardiff enjoyed an improved season under Bulut, finishing 12th having narrowly avoided relegation 12 months earlier.
Now the Welsh club are hoping for further progress in Bulut’s second year at the helm.
Cardiff have signed Calum Chambers, Chris Willock, Anwar El Ghazi and Wilfried Kanga this summer, and are also close to sealing a deal for Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson.
“I think everybody is a
