Manchester United are being linked with a move for Atletico Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta as they consider their options after parting company with Dan Ashworth.
It remains to be seen whether or not United will appoint a direct replacement for Ashworth, though Berta is one of the first names to be linked with a high-profile move to Old Trafford.
The 52-year-old has already announced he will leave the La Liga giants at the end of the season and he is well-regarded having helped Atleti when two league titles during his time in the Spanish top-flight. If he was offered the job, Berta would be tasked with improving United's success in the transfer window and back 2019 he was named sporting director of the year at the Globe Soccer Awards for the work he had done at Atletico Madrid.
Here are a look at some of his best transfer deals:
13. Matheus Cunha from Hertha BSC, 2021/22 - £31.5million
Cunha is now one of the unsung stars of the Premier League and was sold to Wolves for a decent profit. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Samuel Lino from Gil Vicente, 2022/23 - £5.38million
Lino is another example of Atletico's eye for a bargain. His value his risen enormously since he joined the club. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Memphis Depay from Barcelona, 2022/23 - £2.48million
He only lasted a season at the club but the low fee makes his signing a reasonable success. | Getty Images
16. César Azpilicueta from Chelsea, 2023/24 - free
Another good signing. Azpilicueta arrived with vast experience and continues to be an important player for the club. | Getty Images