Manchester United are looking to make up for their season's 10% revenue loss, as they missed out on the qualification for Champions league football by deciding to play lucrative friendlies around the globe.
The Manchester sides, inability to finish in the top four last season, under the guidance of former manager David Moyes has left the club chasing in the penny. The most likely destination being touted as the Middle East where the possible friendlies could take place.
With a 150M pound layout this summer and a change of guard, United are looking for a upturn in their fortunes, though they have been struggling to come to grips with the season, but with the fire power a upfront, United are expected to finish in top four and take part in the next years Champions league.
Here's what the club officials had to say:
‘That’s something we continue to look at, as always making sure that the preparations we do on the pitch come first,’
‘For many years of our [pre-season] international tours, there is a plan to ensure we get that team building that goes together with getting the team all together in one place.
‘That’s something that’s being looked at with regards to the future with Louis [Van Gaal].’
- United managing director Richard Arnold.