Manchester United chief executive Ofer Omar Barrada has unveiled the club’s transfer plan for the summer window, which sees five new signings.
Manchester United CEO Omar Barrada has confirmed that the club is ready to replicate last summer’s transfer strategy by signing a mix of experienced Premier League players and stars from outside England.
United spent more than £200 million on four players during the 2025/26 summer transfer window. The Reds’ first piece of business was signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5 million deal before Bryan Mbeumo arrived from Brentford for £71 million. They then brought in Benjamin Sisko from RB Leipzig for £73m and Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18m at the end.
As for United’s departures, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Andre Onana, Toby Collier, Ethan Wheatley, Harry Amas and Rasmus Hodglund were sent out on loan, while Alejandro Garnacho was sold to Chelsea for £40m and Antoni was sold to Real Betis for £21m. Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen and Jonny Evans all left the Reds at the end of their contracts.
Overall, it proved to be a successful transfer window for United, as the team eventually finished third in the Premier League and qualified for the Champions League after Michael Carrick took over mid-season. Cunha, Mbiomo, Cessco and Lemmons all impressed during their first campaign at Old Trafford, contributing to the Reds’ return to Europe’s elite competition.
And heading into another crucial summer for the club, United CEO Berada has claimed the Reds have a “clear plan” and are looking to mirror the success they achieved in the transfer market 12 months ago.
Speaking to United’s YouTube channel, Berada said: “I think we will replicate the template in many ways for what we did last summer.” You always go into a window not knowing how you’ll get out, but you have to be really prepared. You have to have a clear plan.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have proved successful at Manchester United.
“You have to know what positions you want to strengthen. You must be ready for any situation, as unexpected exits and opportunities may arise in the market that weren’t there at the start of the window. Therefore, we have to be ready.
“We have to be agile and flexible, but we have a clear plan. Jason Wilcox and his team are very well prepared to execute that plan. And I think what we saw last season is a very positive way forward for us; that’s the combination of experience and youth we want.
“We want a mix of players who have proven themselves in the Premier League and maybe with players who are doing very well outside the Premier League. But we will always do it on our terms and make sure that any decision we make is not just for the short-term but also for the long-term.”
United are eyeing at least five new signings this summer. Atalanta midfielder Ederson is set to become the club’s first arrival after agreeing a £38m deal earlier this week.
As well, the Reds are interested in Real Madrid’s Orléans Chauminy, West Ham United star Matisse Fernandes and Carlos Bieleba at Brighton. Elliott Anderson has been linked, but Manchester City appear to be leading the race to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder.
A striker is also on United’s radar, with the club already confirming that Hojlund has moved on a permanent deal this summer. Left-back is another position that has been discussed with Newcastle star Lewis Hall a potential target.
