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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted that he wants to sign "at least two" more players before the start of the season.
Speaking to the club's in-house channel MUTV, Van Gaal said he is looking for more balance in his squad.
The Dutch coach has already spent an estimated £62million this summer after the signing of four players: Morgan Schneiderlin (£24m), Memphis Depay (£23m), Bastian Schweinsteiger (£15m) and Matteo Darmian (£12.7m).
United have been linked with numerous players during this window, Nicolas Otamendi and Edinson Cavani are the two most frequently linked in the last week, with a centre-back and a striker appearing to be the biggest needs.
"I hope so," said Van Gaal when asked if he expects more players to arrive. "No, we are not finished yet, I think.
"It is what I have said already in many press conferences. We need a balance in the selection and I think we still need to improve at least two positions and we shall do that when it is possible.
"But we shall only buy when the player can give a contribution to our level. And, of course, that is in the eyes of our staff, but I have to have confidence that he can cope with the rhythm of the Premier League."
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