Van Gaal still wants attacking signings for Manchester United

With the Premier League club struggling for goals, the Dutchman has once again called for reinforcements to his wide attacking options

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has once again underlined his desire to add more pace and creativity to his forward line.

The Red Devils have come under fire for scoring just twice in their last four games in all competitions and supporters at Old Trafford have become increasingly frustrated with the style of football on offer in recent weeks.

Having allowed Angel Di Maria to depart for Paris Saint-Germain before the start of the season and losing out to Chelsea in a pursuit of Pedro, Van Gaal previously admitted that United are lacking quality out wide.

And the former Netherlands boss has hinted at possible transfer activity by again calling for reinforcements in those positions.

"We have to score more goals, I agree with that, but only one more than the opponent," he said.

"That's what I am thinking. And, of course, we still need players with more creativity and pace on the wings.

"That I have said five months ago, three months ago and now I am saying it again, but we need that, so we are still in a process."

United play West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday and Van Gaal accepts that expectations are high at the club and has challenged his players to cope with the pressure of sustaining a title challenge this season.

"I think when you play for Manchester United you believe that you have to be top of the league," he added.

"That's the culture of the club also. All the players who are coming here feel that but it is also a pressure. You have to cope with that pressure.

"But, of course, when I came here we were seventh and last year we were very close. And also, this year we are closer than last year.

"We still have to play a lot of matches, but we have much more points, we are more stable, we are having less goals against us than last season."