Man United planning repeat of scheme that could generate '£131m' - Expert
Manchester United are searching for more ways to generate revenue in a similar fashion to their new pitch sale scheme.
That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes that the ownership are desperate to "squeeze every penny they can" from the club at the moment.
This comes amid the news that the Red Devils are selling 7cm by 7cm sections of their pitch at £125 each, after the Old Trafford surface was relayed in the summer.
Wyness believes that Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be racking his brain to try and generate more ways of cutting into United's debt.
United's pitch sale scheme has already had a strong uptake from supporters, and it could prove to be hugely lucrative for the club.
Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson recently told Football Insider that United could potentially make up to £131million from the scheme.
Man United must consider 'timing' of financial schemes
Everton’s former chief Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that United must be careful with the "timing" surrounding their money-making schemes.
The supporters have grown increasingly frustrated with the club hierarchy, with Michael Carrick's side struggling at the start of the new campaign.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness explained that fans should become accustomed to United finding new ways to generate revenue.
"Look, it's not a new idea, it's been don§e before and fair enough for United to do it. It's a classic sort of thing. You'd expect the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's group to be squeezing every last penny as best they can, which I've got no problem with," he said.
"The problem they've got is when it's the juxtaposition of a deal like this against the macro problems they have of not spending the money and the debt and the problems with the fan base.
"You'll expect to see as many deals as they can think of. And from what I hear, the pitch stuff sold out pretty quickly, so look, you know it's worked, so if people want a memento like that, fair enough.
"I think that's all good, but it's just the timing of it, of course is difficult right now until the real bigger macro pictures with the fan base get resolved."
Michael Carrick to fall victim to Man United 'vacuum'
Wyness previously told Football Insider back in September that Carrick is at risk of being sacked during the November international break if results to not improve.
The 45-year-old is under no immediate pressure under Old Trafford, but there is an expectation that the team will begin to turn their fortunes around.
Wyness believes that the "vacuum" of the next international break could potentially prove fatal for the United boss.
He also pointed out that the only way Carrick will be able to ease the pressure on him is through getting goals and points on the board.