If Manchester United can qualify for the Champions League group stage, they can expect to receive €9.6 million (£8.4 million, $10.5 million). The further the Champions League schedule goes, the more the team's income will increase. If Manchester United successfully progresses to the quarter-finals, they will receive an additional €10.6 million, while a place in the semi-finals will be worth €12.5 million.
Reaching Wembley's Champions League final means another €15.5 million in prize money, with an additional €4.5 million for the eventual winner. In addition, participation in the UEFA Super Cup will bring the team €3.5 million in prize money, while winning the championship will receive an additional €1 million.
The prize money mentioned above does not take into account the additional matchdays and broadcast revenue that may be generated after the knockout rounds of the Champions League.
For the UEFA base bonus, Manchester United will receive €15.6 million, equivalent to the club's minimum base salary, if they successfully qualify for the group stage. An additional €2.8 million will be awarded for each group stage win, while a draw will bring in €930,000 for the club. Considering Manchester United's performance in the group stage this season (1 win, 1 draw, 3 defeats), they will earn at least 3.73 million euros in prize money.
However, given Manchester United's standings in the Champions League over the past 10 years, they will receive an additional €12.5 million from UEFA, with each prize worth just over €1.1 million. Manchester United are 11th in the table, so they will receive an additional €12.5 million.
Considering United's spending on summer signings, which totalled around £200 million, it seems unlikely that they will make a major signing of the same magnitude in the January transfer window. Compared to last winter's window, United may be more inclined to make short-term loan spells than large-scale transfers.
While United fans expect INEOS' investment to deliver more budget in January's winter window, it's unclear if INEOS will make a big spending. This may become clearer once INEOS gains control of Manchester United's football operations.
At the moment, Manchester United have been operating normally, and with a minority investment yet to be announced, it is unlikely that they will deviate from their current direction.