Boss: Sneijder Won't Be Easy

Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated he will only move in the market for a new midfielder if the right player becomes available.

The Reds have been linked with a record deal for Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder in both the English and Italian press but the boss has again played down the speculation and insists he will not be pressured into buying for the sake of it.

Although admitting he is a little short of options in midfield following Paul Scholes' retirement, Sir Alex is generally content with how his squad is shaping up ahead of the defence of the title.

When asked about Sneijder by PA Sport, he replied: "Forget it. We are looking at some things but I am not so sure Sneijder will be easy to get. I could pick three or four players to come in but they wouldn't be good enough for us, so there is no point.

"I would be happy enough [to continue with the present squad]. Maybe I am a bit overloaded in the strikers' positions. The alternatives in midfield are not nearly as strong. But I have a good squad."