Manchester United are already planning for once the current season ends and it involves a trip to Malaysia which could net the club up to £10 million.
Any earnings from the post-season tour is likely to help with both PSR and FFP rules but considering an exhaustive pre-season tour of the US to come, it might be the players that suffer the most.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle had taken their squads on post-season tours to Australia only three days after the Premier League season ended.
As per The Daily Star, United, who are struggling to comply with the Profit and Sustainability rules, are yet to confirm the trip with talks still ongoing with the organisers.
Post-season trip
“Manchester United are planning to go on a post-season trip to Malaysia, that will raise further concerns about player welfare.
“United bosses are plotting the trip at the end of this season, in a move that could earn them up to £10m.
“But with United also expected to travel to the United States in the summer for a pre-season tour, it remains to be seen what toll a long journey to Malaysia could have on the squad.
“It also helps them comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations, as well as UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules. United have not confirmed the possible trip to Malaysia, but said talks with organisers were ongoing.”
Pros and cons
It is well-known that INEOS have been on a cost-cutting spree since they became co-owners, inducing 250 job cuts, raising ticket prices, clamping down on staff expenses to even canceling season festivities.
So while they might be edging towards accepting, the players and head coach might say otherwise. Former manager Erik ten Hag had complained about additional travel which hampered training, something Ruben Amorim will want to avoid.
Players have complained of workload in the past and a to-and-fro flight to Kuala Lumpur is 27 hours and almost 14,000 miles, something that must be factored in especially after a gruelling season.
With an extensive pre-season tour of the US to come, will it be worth the hassle? INEOS will take the final call.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
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