Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the most astute managers in the history of the game and he will know that it is important to bring in quality players in the summer in order to help them win more trophies in the future.

It is important that United sign quality players following the retirements of Paul Scholes and Edwin Van Der Sar.

United have been active in the transfer window so far and have already sealed the signings of highly rated youngster Phil Jones and winger Ashley Young from Aston Villa. Ferguson is a manager who always has the hunger to win more trophies, and he will demand his players to perform at the highest level.

Though Barcelona were the better team in the Champions League final, Ferguson will not be happy with the team's performance, and there could be a few additions in the squad as he looks to attain both domestic and European glory.

This article is on some of the latest transfer gossip that have emerged in the media relating to Manchester United.