Ed Woodward reveals Man United’s transfer plans

Louis van Gaal's short stint in charge at Manchester United has seen the club splurge a quarter of a billion on new players.

As of yet, all they have to show for it is a return to Champions League football. Yet despite this, executive vice chairman Ed Woodward insists the club will continue to spend big. Revenues at the club are expected to pass the £500m mark this year, with several new commercial deals bringing a healthy flow of money into the transfer kitty. Although no direct quotes were given, a report in the Daily Mail claims that Woodward promised a fan forum that the club would continue to invest in top players as well as rewarding the young talent with opportunities in the first team. Expect United to continue to pay over-the-odds fees the next time they enter the market.