Sir Alex Ferguson wants Manchester United to splash out for a midfield playmaker.
The Manchester Evening News says Ferguson has told David Gill to land him the 'top- class' player that can make United European champions again.
The pair are determined to secure the superstar name they have been hunting all summer before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
Wesley Sneijder and Samir Nasri are at the top of that list - and with both players still available, Ferguson is refusing to give up hope on either one.
The United manager still has money to spend despite already splashing out £50m on Ashley Young, Phil Jones and David de Gea.
He is determined to add a marquee name to his squad as he bids to close the gap on Champions League winners Barcelona.
And Gill admits only the best will do when it comes to finding a replacement for the retired Paul Scholes.
The chief executive said: "I don't want to talk about specifics, but it's clear to say that in order to get into the United team you have to be a top-class player."
