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:
17. Samu Aghehowa from Granada, 2023/24 - £5million
Samu never really had a chance at Atletico but was eventually sold to FC Porto where he has been a huge success so far. | Getty Images
18. Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, 2024/25 - £35million
Atletico paid a lot to sign Gallagher from Chelsea and it is still early days in his career with the club. | Getty Images
19. Julian Alvarez from Man City, 2024/25 - £62million
Alvarez was a statement signing from Atletico and he has been sorely missed by Man City so far this season. | AFP via Getty Images