Manchester United Could Still Sign More Players – CEO David Gill

16 Jul 2009 08:07:33

David Gill of Manchester United

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has not closed the door on more summer signings arriving at Old Trafford.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson had previously stated he was not planning on bringing any more players to the club before the transfer window closes at the start of September.

But Gill, who flies out to the Far East with United today on their pre-season friendly tour, has suggested there could still be some transfer activity in the offing.

"I will start each day with the usual emails and correspondence and I'm sure there will be some player activity going on while we are over there," he said, according to The Daily Mirror.

After the record-breaking sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid, the Red Devils have secured the services of midfielders Antonio Valencia and Gabriel Obertan, from Wigan Athletic and Bordeaux respectively, as well as Michael Owen, whose contract at Newcastle United had expired.

Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland international midfielder Darron Gibson has signed a three-year contract extension at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old, who has broken into the first-team squad and made a handful of appearances last season, is now tied to the club until 2012.

Jamie Dunn, Goal.com