Manchester United hiring expert to help avoid financial punishments after Everton and Nottingham Forest issues

Manchester United are looking to hire a football finance manager as they bid to avoid any potential breaches of financial rules.

United have published a job advert for the position, with the successful candidate set to be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules (PSR). United were fined €300,000 by Uefa last July for a 'minor breach' of Financial Sustainability Regulations and finances remain tight ahead of the summer transfer window.

The job advert released by the club states they are looking for someone who will 'execute the football strategy by working closely with football, legal and football admin on preparation and execution of transactions across men's and women's football.'

In a list of bullet points highlighting the role, there is also a specific mention of 'monitoring compliance with applicable football regulations across UEFA, Premier League and FIFA and modelling compliance for future years' as well as a 'responsibility for Premier League and UEFA compliance submissions.'

Everton and Nottingham Forest have both suffered points deduction this season for breaching profitability and sustainability rules, which have left many clubs on high-alert amid the very real threat of similar punishment.

United's tight financial situation regarding PSR rules left them unable to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window and player sales will be prioritised this summer in order to maximise their budget.

Earlier this week, new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe explained how building a new stadium for the club could vastly improve their revenue streams.

"One of the new issues in football is FFP [Financial Sustainability Regulations] where you have to live within your means so the more means you've got the better you can live in a way," Ratcliffe told the Cycling Club podcast.

"The future of football isn't going to be going to the game and then going home. If you can get people spending after the game then that's good for us, it's a win win. The fans benefit and the club benefits because they can buy better players."