Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada sets out the club’s approach to the upcoming summer transfer window. According to reporting from The Independent, Berrada says the club will not allow itself to be “held to ransom” by agents, signalling a focus on controlling costs and negotiating terms rather than accepting inflated demands. He also indicates that United’s recruitment should aim to build on the success of last summer, implying the club is looking for a similarly effective mix of targets and deals rather than a complete change in method. The Belfast Telegraph also reports on Berrada’s goals for United’s summer transfer business, presenting his intentions for how the club will conduct negotiations and shape its squad. Across the coverage, the common theme is that United’s decision-making process is intended to be structured and disciplined, with an emphasis on repeatable outcomes and fair deal-making. The reports do not specify particular players or exact budgets, but they frame Berrada’s comments as outlining the principles guiding recruitment in the current transfer cycle.