Manchester United might regret 'significant' revenue boost ahead of summer transfer window

Manchester United will play post-season friendlies in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong this month.

Those controversial friendlies are scheduled to be played just days after the Premier League season concludes, and exactly a week after the Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames.

The Europa League final will be played on May 21 and United will play their final game of the Premier League campaign on May 25. United are then set to play ASEAN All Stars in Kuala Lumpur on May 28 and they will play in Hong Kong two days later, before finally giving the players the chance for a break.

It's understood the post-season trip will generate roughly £10million and United CEO Omar Berrada said: “We appreciate the amazing level of support that Manchester United enjoys around the world.

"And this summer, we are delighted to deliver a schedule that provides our fans in Asia, Scandinavia and the United States the opportunity to connect with the club and watch the men’s first team play live in local settings.

“Importantly, tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue which help make the club stronger, allowing us to keep investing in success on the pitch.

"They also create unique opportunities for us to collaborate with our valued commercial partners, and to deepen relationships with our fans in regions such as Asia and the US.”

Just three days after the Premier League ended last season, Tottenham and Newcastle played a post-season friendly in Australia and they were criticised for the strain put on their squads.

Premier League clubs must comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules, meaning such trips could become the norm, despite growing concerns about an already heavy workload for players.

United are willing to fly halfway around