Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has insisted that the Red Devils would be “highly competitive” in the transfer market despite the coronavirus outbreak
The English club’s chief said recently that speculation around big-money transfers led to ignoring reality due to the financial hit clubs would take because of the unprecedented coronavirus crisis.
The 20-time Premier League champions have been linked with moves for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho and Tottenham forward Harry Kane in the summer transfer market to bolster their attacking options.
However, Woodward explained that United want to back manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the market as the primary aim is to win silverware.
While speaking to a fans’ forum, the English investment banker explained that it is always a prime aim to strengthen the team and build a strong foundation for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, “It’s always a top priority for us to strengthen the team and build on what Ole is very clearly achieving in terms of bringing us back to the top, but we’ve got to have clarity on what the future holds,”
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Woodward also explained that United have been fortunate due to their financial stability in comparison with other clubs in Europe and would remain competitive in the transfer market once the situation of the coronavirus clears up, “Clearly, it’s true we are fortunate to be in a strong financial position compared to many clubs, but we are not immune from the financial impact of what this virus is doing. I would say that once we have that visibility of a path through the crisis and coming out of the other side to relative normality, then, of course, we aim to remain highly competitive in the market. As I said before and I’ve said this many times – we remain committed to backing Ole to win trophies. That’s our core objective as a club.”
United are currently in 5th place on the Premier League table and are still in the hunt for a top 4 berth.
