Man Utd: Solskjaer urges team to use Europa pain to rebuild
Manchester United football director John Murtough is yet to be told by the Glazers how much the club have to spend in this summer's transfer market, according to reports. United are linked with a host of big-money signings following another trophyless season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United transfer news: The Glazers are yet to decide Man Utd's summer budget (Image: GETTY)
However, speaking on Reach PLC's Transfer Window podcast, Duncan Castles says United's transfer committee, headed up by Murtough, do not know what the budget is to sign new players.
The much-maligned Glazer family, who have received unprecedented protest against their ownership in recent months, have yet to decide how much the club will be allowed to spend.
"The final determining factor, as always, is the Glazers," Castles said.
"Interestingly I'm being briefed that the football committee, if you want to call it that, does not yet have a clear idea on budget.
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Manchester United transfer news: John Murtough is heading up Man Utd's transfer committee (Image: EXPRESS)
"It will depend on what the Glazers approve. That probably comes down to PR perspective of what is seen to have to be spent to appease fans who are literally revolting against the Glazer ownership."
United finished second in the Premier League last season, 12 points behind champions Manchester City.
The defeat to Villarreal in the final of the Europa League made it four years without a trophy for the Red Devils.
Speaking after that final defeat, manager Solskjaer insisted the club needed to bring in a few new players this summer.
"I've been delighted with the effort, the desire, the determination of all of the players, I can't fault them at all," Solskjaer said.