Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says they're prepared to continue to spend big to bring the "best players" to Old Trafford. Van Gaal spent £155million on new players last summer to help him achieve his aims and the club flexed their muscles again this week by beating a host of rivals to the signing of Victor Valdes as back-up to David de Gea.
"My ambition is that I have the best players who can collaborate with each other to form the best team in the world," the United manager said.
Van Gaal reeled off his standard answer regarding transfer speculation when asked whether Valdes' arrival could prompt the exit of first choice David de Gea, whose contract expires in 18 months' time.
"I cannot discuss that with you," Van Gaal said at his weekly press conference.
"I discuss that with David and Victor and it shall be like that."
There was a hint from Van Gaal that United are ready to snap up any of their targets if they become available though.
"We were very quick to buy Victor Valdes. Did you notice (that)?" Van Gaal said. "When we can, we deal quickly."