Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has confirmed that he made signing a new midfielder his top priority ahead of next summer's transfer window.
The Dutchman opted to deploy striker Wayne Rooney in a more withdrawn role this season but is expected to add a new player in midfield this summer to use the Englishman in his more natural striking role.
"Of course, [the priority is to sign a midfielder]," van Gaal told reporters ahead of tonight's game.
"I am looking for balance and I need balance in midfield.
"When I play with [Adnan] Januzaj and [Angel] Di Maria in the midfield positions, then you need a certain balance for that kind of creative player.
"So, when you have these creative players, and also [Radamel] Falcao and [Robin] van Persie are creative players, then you have four creative players and you have to look for balance in your team."
