Manchester United will find out by January 14 whether they have broken Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules after the Premier League adopted a new tracking system.
United chiefs have explained that they do not anticipate a busy January window due to FFP concerns, after a transfer spend of more than £400m over the past two years.
United reported a fiscal year loss of £42m in October having suffered a record deficit of £115m 12 months earlier. Under FFP, losses can be offset by investment in aspects such as investment into infrastructure and women’s and academy teams.
Premier League clubs are allowed a maximum net loss of £105m over a three-year period, although this figure is smaller for clubs who have been promoted from the Championship in that time. READ MORE: United considering loaning three players in January READ MORE: United end Sergio Reguilon loan early Even if United are not found to have breached finance rules, club officials may still be cautious of spending for the rest of January due to the three-year timespan assessment period.