Manchester United raised their annual core profit forecast on Friday as the club's strong performance in the Europa League drove ticket sales and broadcast revenue. United forecast adjusted core profit of between 180 million pounds ($244 million) and 190 million pounds for the year ending June,

The impact of losing the Europa League final and missing out on Champions League qualification could be massive for Man United in this summer's transfer window.

Manchester United have submitted an opening bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo to quickly secure the deal early this summer. United are prioritising the attacking department during the summer window to build a squad that can operate under Ruben Amorim.