Louis van Gaal has hit out at claims that he is planning to spend big for Manchester United in the near future.
The Red Devils splashed out on the likes of Angel Di Maria, Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera and Daley Blind in the summer but it has been suggested that van Gaal is to spend around £100million more on new players.
The Dutchman took offence to those suggestions in his pre-match press conference ahead of Monday night's meeting with Southampton, saying there are no plans to bring in any further big-name players.
"I think it's disgusting always writing about numbers. I don't think (executive vice-chairman) Ed Woodward said anything about it and nor have I," said van Gaal.
"It is disrespectful to my players and I don't like to talk about it. I have to work with the selection I have and I have respect for that. I believe in players, so that is my answer.
"I don't think money is the question in this. When Manchester United comes, the club are always asking for more money because we are Manchester United. Maybe you recognise that when I'm saying it.
"Do you think Southampton are paying too much for their players? I don't think so - because it's Southampton. There is always a relationship between Real Madrid and United and teams like Aston Villa and Southampton.
"Do you know how many players we lost? Never have you said that. Never have I read that in the media. We have lost more players."
