this is not alarming at all. the news may sensationalize it, but the bottom line is that this is a common business practice. in case anyone has forgotten our beloved club is, in fact, quite a business. if anyone thinks differently, explain to me why we license Manchester United shampoo?! so what we see here is a simple case of some business loss. if we were still publicly traded, the stock prices would see a tiny dip as a result of such a small loss (in comparison to the club's wealth). ultimately, the glazer takeover has enabled us to move into a new era, where players of world class quality can be bought easily and without fear of losing a mint of investors.
fret not all you reds, our club's financial future is very safe and secure.