Manchester United is poised to receive a financial boost as former defender Teden Mengi edges closer to a transfer to Serie A club Torino. Mengi, 22, moved from Old Trafford to Luton Town last summer, but despite Luton’s struggles in the Premier League, Mengi established himself as a key player in their defense.
Mengi’s promising performances caught the attention of several clubs, including Everton, Fulham, and Bayer Leverkusen, but a move did not materialize. Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Torino is finalizing negotiations with Luton, with personal terms reportedly nearing agreement.
United stands to gain from a significant sell-on clause included in Mengi’s previous transfer from Luton. Although the exact fee agreed upon between Luton and United remains undisclosed, the clause is described as “high,” likely between 25% and 50%. This could mean that United could earn a substantial amount from the transfer, with a 40% clause potentially yielding over £4 million from a £10.12 million sale.
This unexpected influx of ‘pure profit’ is valuable for United, especially under current Financial Fair Play (FFP) pressures. The revenue from Mengi’s sale would be a welcome boost for the club’s finances, demonstrating the benefit of including sell-on clauses in player transfers.Manchester United is set to receive a financial boost as Teden Mengi, their former defender, nears a transfer to Serie A club Torino. Mengi, 22, moved from Old Trafford to Luton Town last summer and has since become a key player in Luton’s defense despite the club’s struggles in the Premier League. His performances have attracted interest from several clubs, including Everton, Fulham, and Bayer Leverkusen, but negotiations with Torino appear to be the closest to completion.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Torino is finalizing terms with Luton, with Mengi’s personal terms nearing agreement. Manchester United included a significant sell-on clause in Mengi’s transfer to Luton, reportedly between 25% and 50%. This clause could result in a substantial financial windfall for United; if the fee for Mengi’s sale is around £10.12 million, a 40% sell-on clause could see them earn over £4 million.
This unexpected ‘pure profit’ would be particularly valuable for Manchester United, given the current pressures of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. It also highlights the strategic advantage of including sell-on clauses in player transfers.
