Fergie set to splash cash
After years of hunting for value in the market, United broke their own rules last summer by splashing out £24 million on a 29-year-old with minimal resale value who had only one year left on his contract.
Yet the arrival of Robin van Persie proved to be the masterstroke which allowed United to reclaim their Premier League title.
Ferguson estimates he only needs a couple of players to freshen up his squad this summer.
However, with rumours of potential bids for Robert Lewandowski and Radamel Falcao still circulating, despite obvious interest from Bayern Munich and Chelsea respectively, Ferguson insists he has the funds to make another marquee purchase.
“I don’t think we need to rebuild at all,” said Ferguson.
“We possibly need two players. It depends. If a player came along who met our criteria we would push the boat out and get him, irrespective of how many players we have.”
It is bad news for United’s domestic rivals given they are already well behind, but such an easy stroll to championship glory cannot be anticipated next term, with Manchester City sure to strengthen and Ferguson expecting a renewed threat from Chelsea, especially if the Special One returns.
“Chelsea will definitely be involved next year,” said Ferguson.
“They have some good players and it looks likely (Jose) Mourinho will be going there.”
United head to Arsenal tomorrow still with the aim of reaching Chelsea’s Premier League points record of 95 points, which they would eclipse by winning their remaining four games.
It is those little targets that ensure he is never short of an incentive to drive his players with.
“I said last week I don’t mind winning the league in the last game of the season,” he said. “Now we have won the league with four games left, I look at it as being one thing to win the league, another to do it by beating the record.
“Ninety-six points would be phenomenal. I don’t know if that could ever be beaten.”
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