Louis van Gaal has confirmed thatManchester
Unitedare in the market for a midfielder this
summer.The Dutchman has had to rotate his squad
heavily this season, largely on account of a
formidable injury list, with the likes of Michael
Carrick and Daley Blind sidelined for considerable
spells.And it has led to calls for the Red Devils to
invest in a top-class midfielder, something which
Van Gaal insists is vital as he continues to finely
tune his side.
When asked if he would look to sign
someone in the engine room, the United boss told
reporters:
"Of course, of course."I am looking for balance and
I need balance in midfield. When I play with
[Adnan] Januzaj and [Angel] Di Maria in the
midfield positions, then you need a certain balance
for that kind of creative player
"So, when you have these creative players - and
also [Radamel] Falcao and [Robin] van Persie are
creative players - then you have four creative
players and you have to look for balance in your
team.
"The 63-year-old former Netherlands coach also
stated that Wayne Rooney is happy with his rolein
midfield."He is happy," Van Gaal declared.
"Otherwise, heshould come to me and say: 'I am
not happy', but he never does. He is always
friendly to me and wants to perform what I
want."That is what I see but, when the whole world
is writing that he has to be in the striker's
position,he shall be thinking 'hey' as he is human."