Mourinho Rules Out ‘Crazy’ Spending This Summer

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says the club will not “do anything crazy” in the transfer market this summer in a bid to close the gap on Manchester City.

United’s progress in Mourinho’s second season is underlined by the fact they have already exceeded last season’s Premier League points total of 69, having amassed 71 with six games remaining.

However, their disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Sevilla in the last 16 and the sizeable gap in the table between themselves and City – it is 16 points heading into Sunday’s game against West Brom – shows United still have plenty of work to do.

But Mourinho, who has spent in excess of £300m since taking over, insists United will not be irresponsible in the market and is conscious of the fact City are likely to once again invest heavily.