The Gaffer's Ambition: Sir Alex Ferguson Keeps His Feet on the Ground

Manchester United's star-studded squad has been dealt two 'massive' blows in recent weeks with Cristiano Ronaldo's £80 million move to Real Madrid and Carlos Tevez's decision to leave Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson described Cristiano Ronaldo's move to the Santiago Bernabeau as 'inevitable'. A couple of seasons ago, Ferguson flew to Portugal to convince the Portuguese sensation to stay with the Red Devils. Ronaldo agreed and played a prominent part in United's Champions League winning team, scoring a staggering 42 goals in all competitions.

Carlos Tevez is set to join either Manchester City or Chelsea both of whom are considered as bitter rivals of Manchester United, a case of rubbing salt in the wounds of the United faithful.

Two major 'crowd-pullers' have left and United are yet to make their first official signing.

Franck Ribery, Karim Benzema, David Silva, David Villa, Luis Antonio Valencia, Douglas Costa, Arjen Robben, Ashley Young and Sergio Aguero are amongst a host of players who are being linked with a move to Old Trafford but there is no official word from United's management.

Sir Alex Ferguson, though, is unmoved over United's lack of signings in the initial part of the transfer season.

After being United's manager for over two decades, The Scot is not concerned by United's lack of transfer activity. The Gaffer is keen to take his time and study possible replacements to the sudden vacancies that have been created in his team.

While Real Madrid continue a rather intimidating spending spree snapping up the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka and watching the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City competing in trying to lure 'big' names to their respective squads, Sir Alex Ferguson appears to be content with his squad.

The Scot is happy to take a much deserved break which will include a return to his native Scotland and spending some much needed time with his family.

Sources from United's setup believe Ferguson and his deputy, Mike Phelan are constantly in contact with David Gill. The trio have drawn up a list of players who United will consider bidding for, before and after United's tour to Asia which commences in mid-July with a clash against the Malaysian National Football Team.

Brace yourselves, United supporters, you might have to wait until deadline day once again for United to land the player that you want them to sign.

Manchester United's representatives, meanwhile have had a £22 million bid for Valencia's David Silva rejected after which, reports suggest, United are preparing a bid for Silva's Valencia teammate, Mata.

Wigan Athletic's Luis Antonio Valencia, who earlier seemed set to sign for the Red Devils will now have to wait after United failed to meet Wigan's asking price for the Ecuadorian winger.

United are prepared to offer an amount around £12 million while the Latics expect an amount in excess of £19 million for the ex-Villarreal player.

In another turn of events, Atletico Madrid insist sought-after forward Sergio Aguero is not for sale this summer.

Sir Alex Ferguson is happy to keep his thoughts away from the media.

Ferguson, though, clearly expects Dimitar Berbatov to have a much improved season and to show why United signed him in the first place.

Park Ji Sung, Tomas Kusczak and Frazier Campbell are also set to be off-loaded while Nani could be traded in a loan deal, in exchange for Sporting Lisbon's Joao Moutinho.

Do Manchester United really need to make a number of high-profile signings to retain their Premier League crown or regain European supremacy?