Van Gaal Confirms January Transfer Intentions

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United will not invest in new players during the remainder of the January transfer window.

The Reds signed Victor Valdes on 8 January and have predictably been linked with a number of fresh faces all month. But while talking to MUTV on Friday, the boss advised viewers not to expect any further arrivals at the Aon Training Complex before the 23:00 GMT deadline on Monday evening.

Asked for his thoughts on the January window, van Gaal said: “I don’t think it’s favourable for the league because it’s a little bit unfair. You start a league and then you change your team – the richer clubs can do that and it’s not fair for other clubs.

“But that’s the rule and you can take benefit of it. We are doing nothing – that I have already said – but I read every day that I or Manchester United are interested in other players.

"We only have Victor Valdes [as a January signing]. We gave him a chance. We are only selling players, not buying them.”

Van Gaal also confirmed Darren Fletcher is holding transfer talks with West Ham United and has been granted permission to discuss a move before the transfer window closes. A deal has yet to be finalised.