Manchester United debt rises as youth moves develop

Joshua Zirkzee has earned a late Netherlands call-up after Brian Brobbey's hamstring injury, giving the United striker a chance to impress in the Nations League.
Phil Bardsley says United should sign Harry Kane and warns INEOS against moving for Endrick, arguing the club need a proven No 9 rather than potential.
United have handed 17-year-old forward Noah Ajayi a first professional deal. The academy prospect impressed in the FA Youth Cup run and in the Youth League win over Sabah.
Bruno Fernandes praised Wales after Portugal edged a narrow win, saying Craig Bellamy's side showed quality.
Manchester United have signed 16-year-old winger Isaac Konde from Liverpool, with compensation talks ongoing and the fee expected to reach seven figures.
Manchester United have borrowed another £90m since 30 June, taking debt to £1.15bn, while confirming £191.7m spent on summer signings and £375m remains owed in transfer fees.
Manchester United are among clubs monitoring RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, with the Bundesliga side seeking about €60m plus bonuses.
Manchester United have made an enquiry for River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltran, the 21-year-old Argentina international valued at about £18m.
United have been offered Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde for €40m. Michael Carrick admired him in the summer, but Liverpool and Chelsea have also been approached.
Ben Jacobs says United still back Michael Carrick through the international break despite one win in five. No knee-jerk change is planned, but a key run to Christmas awaits.
Ruud Gullit says Marcus Rashford may be 'upset' after Barcelona passed on a permanent deal, though the United forward has still created 13 league chances.
Slovenia boss Bostjan Cesar says Benjamin Sesko has an 'atypical injury' that 'requires time to heal', after a shin setback ruled the United striker out of the international break.
Manchester United are reportedly willing to offer Luke Shaw only a short-term extension, with sources suggesting the left-back could leave when his deal ends in 2027.
Manchester United remain interested in Jarrad Branthwaite but face competition, with Liverpool reportedly 'working on' a move for the Everton centre-back next summer.
James Garner said he was never afraid to leave Manchester United, pointing to loan spells at Watford and Nottingham Forest before his £15m move.
Manchester United have enquired about Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic for January, but face Tottenham Hotspur competition and may struggle to secure a mid-season deal.
Des Walker fears Harry Maguire's England career may be over at 66 caps, urging the United defender to focus on consistent club form under Michael Carrick.
Thomas Tuchel has warned Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer that missed England camps risk harming their place, saying absences open the door for rivals.
Barcelona sporting director Deco denied interest in Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, who wants to leave and has not trained since his Youth League hat-trick.
Carlton Cole says Alejandro Garnacho has been carried away by hype since leaving United, but believes the overhead-kick brilliance remains if he refocuses at Aston Villa.
United are among the clubs monitoring Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch, with Real Madrid now joining Bayern Munich and Arsenal in tracking the 20-year-old Germany call-up.
Manchester United have made contact over Gambian midfielder Omar Marong, while Christopher Vivell admires Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys as a 2027 target.
Manchester United are not planning a move for Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, despite recent links, with the forward expected to discuss a new contract.