Manchester United’s fine form will fix firepower problem, Louis van Gaal believes

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said his team’s frustrating goalless draw at home to Newcastle United does not mean he needs to rush into the transfer market.

The three league games to date have seen United keep three clean sheets, but of greater concern is that Van Gaal’s side have scored just twice in 270 minutes of Premier League action.

United failed to sign Spain international Pedro Rodriguez in mid-week, losing out to rivals Chelsea, although Van Gaal claimed that signing the former Barcelona winger was not a priority.

However, Wayne Rooney has now failed to score in his last 10 games for the club and as the only striker trusted to start by the manager, it is proving a costly barren spell.

Mexican international Javier Hernandez came off the bench against Newcastle on Saturday and was denied a late winner by goalkeeper Tim Krul, while Rooney himself had a goal ruled out for offside.

But Van Gaal declared not only is there no urgent need to buy a striker before the transfer window closes, but that his team’s form means there is no cause for concern.