The INEOS way: United adopting “tougher approach” during transfer negotiations, sending a message to other clubs – report

In the past during the Glazers regime, Manchester United were known for being easy pushovers during transfer negotiations with other clubs used to having their own way.

United were regularly overcharged for players while they hardly ever managed to sell players for a decent profit. But all this has changed since INEOS’ arrival.

As seen from the deals for Patrick Dorgu this winter and summer deals for Leny Yoro and Noussair Mazraoui, the new co-owners agreed a lower fee than what was being reported.

They also agreed personal terms with players while paying them a lower wage than what was being agreed earlier. And as The Daily Mail have pointed out, INEOS drove a hard bargain when it came to moving on Tyrell Malacia.

United driving a hard bargain

As relayed by The Peoples Person, the Dutchman saw his loan move to Benfica collapse at the last minute and the report claimed the Portuguese side were trying to lowball United into accepting a poor offer.

But the Red Devils held firm, drove a hard bargain and they eventually got their way with the left-back looking likely to complete a switch to PSV Eindhoven for the rest of the season.

“United hope the collapse of Tyrell Malacia’s loan to Benfica will send out a message to other clubs looking to sign their players.

“Talks with the Portuguese club were at an advanced stage, but United refused to roll over by accepting a low-ball offer from Benfica who switched to a cheaper option in Roma’s Samuel Dahl.

“United haven’t always driven the hardest bargain for their players, but it’s hoped that the stance over Malacia is a sign of a tougher approach.

No longer push-overs

“The defender is now set to return to the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven for the rest of the season and is undergoing a medical today before the transfer window closes there.”

Apart from Malacia, even Antony’s loan deal saw Real Betis agree to cover a minimum of 84% of Antony’s salary while Aston Villa will be covering 75 percent of Marcus Rashford’s salary, potentially rising to as high as 90 percent.

Despite the improvement in negotiations, the co-owners failed to sign a forward for Ruben Amorim in this window making things extremely difficult for the head coach.

They have no excuses left for the summer and must go all out to hand the coach the resources he needs to take the club back to the top.

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