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No defensive signings in January

Luis van Gaal has said that he will not sign any defenders in the January transfer window, according to the Daily Express.

“When you have injuries you cannot solve the problem otherwise,” said the 63-year-old. “Do we have to buy (defensive) players? No. We have more than enough.”