"Man Utd" coach Ferguson hopes to acquire "two or three" new football players. © EuroFootball.com

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes that the club will strengthen with two or three new footballers this summer.

There is almost no doubt that the leaders of the English championship will be looking for a replacement for the main goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar as he finishes his career. Defender Paul Scholes is also considering the possibility of retiring from football.

In this case, the 'Red Devils' would try to acquire a midfielder, and the main contender, according to the press, is Jack Rodwell representing Liverpool's "Everton".

"We have several names in mind," said the Scot. "I think we will manage to make two or three deals, I have no doubt about that.

"The Glazer family has always been very supportive of our requests to strengthen the team.