"Manchester United" team coach Louis van Gaal agrees with the executive vice-chairman Edu Woodward, who said that the team will not acquire any new players in January.
"The Red Devils" have been plagued by injuries since the start of the season and have only celebrated victory four times in the first 11 matches. With the departures of Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, and Patrice Evra in the summer, "United" is in dire need of quality and experience in defense. Despite the difficult situation, earlier this week Ed Woodward stated that the team will not seek short-term solutions in January. His opinion is also supported by the team's strategist. "I don't think he said that we don't have to buy anything. I think he meant that it's very difficult to find players in January who meet the level of 'Manchester United' and we won't buy anything for that reason. I agree with him," said the Dutchman. "When you buy, the player has to be better than the current team members, and it's extremely difficult to acquire such a player in January. He mentioned exactly that, and I think we are speaking the same language." Louis van Gaal also refused to comment on speculation about the acquisition of "Roma" midfielder Kevin Strootman."
