Since British magnate Ratcliffe joined the board of Manchester United, the club is in for a change. According to ESPN, the "chemical magnate" will not be splashing out on new recruits this summer, given the club's strict financial fairness policy, and even if he does, it will be limited to players with only one year left on their contracts. He intends to make lower-cost acquisitions and thus reduce transfer fees.
Ratcliffe has long expressed his displeasure with United's frequent overpaying for star players in the past decade, and there are even rumors that he has asked the club to conduct a financial review. As a result, United's future recruitment strategy will be more prudent, and the main targets will be those players whose contracts are about to expire. These players usually have no intention of renewing their contracts, and in order to avoid losing both talent and money, other clubs are often willing to sell at low prices, so United can take advantage of the opportunity to pick up the slack.
