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Robin van Persie says he expects Manchester United to spend '£200m' in this summer's transfer window.

Louis van Gaal signed six new players ahead of his first season in charge at Old Trafford including sanctioning a British record deal for Angel Di Maria.

The Dutchman guided United back into the Champions League but failed to challenge for the Premier League title, which was won at a canter by Chelsea.

Van Persie, whose own future is in doubt, insists Van Gaal is aiming to build a title-winning team ahead of next season.

And the 31-year-old believes that could mean spending £200m on new players.

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Van Persie said: "United spent £200m on players last year and they are going to spend another £200m this summer so we will have a team that can compete for the title."

The Dutch striker has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford after a disappointing season last year.

And the 31-year-old has admitted he's looking to play regular first-team football in the run-up to next summer's European Championship.

He added: "It is my ambition to play as many games as possible (next season). I feel fitter than ever.

"And I know that the more games I play, the more it will help me prepare for the European Championships next summer.

"I will take everything into consideration when I decide on my future and I know I have to be realistic about the situation."

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