Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal wants to sign a superstar

Louis van Gaal says he needs to sign a superstar to help achieve his ambition of winning the Premier League before he leaves Manchester United in two years.

Speaking with Sky Sports News HQ’s Vinny O'Connor, the Dutchman admitted that is the time limit he has given himself to win the Premier League title, after which he will walk away from the club, whatever happens.

And to give himself the greatest chance of realising his ambition and delivering Manchester United's fourth European title, Van Gaal says he needs to sign a player like Cristiano Ronaldo.

"I think we still need more speed in front and also more creativity and that is why I want (Angel) Di Maria to stay, but, we don't know that so we will have to see,” he said.

"Bayern Munich - they have Ribery and Robben. Chelsea have Hazard and Willian. Real Madrid: Ronaldo and Bale. Barcelona: Neymar and Messi.

"(Ashley) Young and (Juan) Mata had fantastic seasons with assists and goals but to win the Champions League, you need speed also. That is why I think, maybe, we still have to buy a player with speed and creativity."

So is Ronaldo's return a realistic possibility?

"I cannot answer these questions. When we shall buy a player and he has signed, then we shall say. But not in a process and not in a strategy," he said.

"I cannot say that. I want to say it. For the fans I want to say it. But it is not smart. I have to protect the interests of the club."

When asked what he thought of Ronaldo the player, he was a little more forthcoming.

"Now, I make an exception for Ronaldo. He is a fantastic player. But he knows that. But I like him," he said.