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Manchester United invested heavily in new players over the summer Manchester United took on an extra £105m of debt to help fund their summer transfer spending, taking the amount they now owe to almost £1. 1bn. United released club accounts up to 30 June 2025 on 17 September. More detailed information was then released to the New York Stock Exchange on 18 September when the club outlined some of their business after the initial reporting date. United say they spent £167. 8m on new players after 30 June. They signed Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford on 21 July, Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on 9 August and Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on 1 September. They had already signed Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62. 5m in June. In the latest financial statement, the club confirmed their debt was £637m on 30 June 2025. This was made up of the historic senior secured notes and secured term loan facility which are a legacy of the Glazer takeover in 2005, plus revolving credit, which they have recently increased by £50m so £350m is available if required. However, they also detail four additional drawdowns from the revolving credit facility between 7 July and 11 September totalling £105m, taking the sum accessed from this to £265m. This takes the debt to £742m. This figure is increased when you add in the £447m United say they owe in transfer fees, £205m of which is due after one year. United also confirm they are owed £102. 61m. While staggering transfer fee payments over an extended period of time is now common practice across the Premier League, in total it means United now owe £1. 087bn in various forms. Man Utd announce record revenue despite poor form Are Man Utd showing any signs of progress under Amorim? 'It's not easy' - Ferguson on brother Martin living with dementia Minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has implemented cost-cutting measures which in part led to a reduction in United's losses from £113. 2m to £33m. However, the lack of success on the pitch is hampering further improvement. United made £43. 7m from their run to last season's Europa League final. This season, when they will have no European income, they expect their overall revenue to be between £640m and £660m. Despite the new arrivals, Ruben Amorim's side have won just one game so far this season. Ratcliffe flew to the club's Carrington training ground on Thursday for a series of pre-planned meetings, including one with the under-pressure head coach. Sources have previously said the ownership remain supportive of Amorim, whose side play Chelsea in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday, 20 September (17: 30 BST). Latest Manchester United news, analysis and fan views Ask about Man Utd - what do you want to know? 'Energised' Lyles makes happier Tokyo memories after heartbreak Life harder for my dad than footballers - Maresca Tears of joy as GB's Hunt claims superb 200m silver A respectable man leads a vicious 'firm' of thugs The best and worst foods to eat at sports grounds Preview Anthony Horowitz's ingenious new murder mystery Your first look at the sparkly new season Unwatchable or irresistible? The manager purists love to hate Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman. Video Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman Premier League ticket black market exposed Star lock De Goede aims to kick Canada to 'next step' Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle Video Rashford stars for Barcelona as they beat Newcastle Haaland feats 'unheard of' - how striker broke another record Weekly sports quiz: Who won the T20 Blast mascot race? Eubank opens up on hospital visit and father reunion Is Rashford on road to redemption at Barcelona after sinking Newcastle? Cling film, fake tan and Block 16 - welcome to Red Roses' Hogwarts 'Underrated Salt on path to T20 greatness' Is Chiefs Kingdom crumbling after losing start? Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on - revered but a risk? How a Brit is trying to crack 'hardest position in sport' Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record 'There is, and always will be, only one Ricky Hatton' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.