Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists David de Gea will not leave during the current transfer window.
The Spain goalkeeper will once again watch his team-mates from the stands when the Reds face Newcastle at home on Saturday, with Van Gaal concerned he is still unable to focus properly because of Real Madrid's ongoing interest in him.
But the United boss remains bullish over the club's ability to bring top international players to Old Trafford, as well as their ability to retain players they regard as central to their future plans.
"I think when Manchester United wants a player he shall come, besides when a club is not selling," he said.
"It is the same with us. We are not selling De Gea."
Van Gaal also remains adamant they will only add to their playing squad if incoming players can add quality.
"We have 28 players and I have said already we have a better balance in terms of selection but we want to improve," he added.
"But we want to improve in our way and not the way that people are saying. When we buy it has to make a contribution to our selection and not at any price.
"We have a double for every position but when we can improve we shall do."
One of Van Gaal's senior players, Wayne Rooney, has struggled at the start of the season.
The England international has failed to score in United's opening games against Tottenham, Aston Villa and Club Brugge, leading to the player himself admitting he was below the standard he expected of himself in the 1-0 win at Villa on August 14.
Rooney will have the opportunity to get off the mark against Newcastle and his manager has praised his honest assessment of his early season form.
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