Manchester United Cash Strapped or Limited by Rules?

While the news columns are filled with transfer gossip and speculation regarding possible transfers, players are generally linked with top moves to Europe's elite.

Some of the latest rumors surfacing are that of Spanish star striker David Villa, whose been long linked with a move away from Valencia.

Barcelona seems the most likely destination while the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, and United are other possible interested parties.

The fact that Manchester United need a striker is quite clear and evident, as United failed to capitalize on good situations in terms of their position on the log, times when Rooney was injured or rested meant United felt short.

Berbatov failed to reignite the form he had at Spurs, while the young Macheda returned from injury and failed to impress.

Owen's injury didn't help, as he was sidelined for almost the entire second half of the season.

So now Manchester will look to strenghten the squad or so you tought, Ferguson revealed that he will only make "one more" signing for next season.

Having already signed Cris Smalling and Hernandez, Ferguson said: "There may be one signing and maybe we'd like to get a good player to the club, of course, but it's not easy in the present day climate and I've nothing definite to tell you because we're still assessing whoever's available and the difficulties in terms of who you'd bring in."

United's financial problems are no secret, and with fans already protesting the ownership of the club, and failure to win the title for the fourth consecutive season.

Now many United fans ask the question...Does Manchester United not have enough money to buy new players? Simple questions, requires a simple answer.

Yes, it's true United have a huge squad with great talent in experienced players, aspiring youngsters coming from the youth system. But are they good enough to handle the pressures of an entire season?

The season that just passed showed our weaknesses, and clear lack of quality backup. So David Gill suggests that United cannot buy to many players due to the new laws that will come into play next year, a 25 player limit in the league.

"Hernandez and Smalling are signings we've already made and the other point to bear in mind is that the Premier League is bringing in squad limits next year of 25, which we clearly operate [in European competitions] but is now coming to the Premier League."

While this may be the case, you need to ask yourself, counting the current players including the new signings and adding one more quality player that Fergie will buy, is that sufficient to take on Chelsea who seem mighty strong for the next season.

So is the United Chairman making excuses, or does he feel he has enough?