Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez expects Premier League title rival Sir Alex Ferguson to use his world-record transfer profits to strengthen Manchester United this summer.
The Red Devils earned a staggering £80million up front from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid this summer to significantly boost funds at Old Trafford.
But despite repeated reports linking him with Franck Ribery and Sergio Aguero, Ferguson has claimed that he will not spend any more money before transfer deadline day.
Benitez, though, believes his opposite number, who has bought Antonio Valencia and Gabriel Obertan while also signing free agent Michael Owen, will venture into the transfer market before the end of August.
"I am sure they will have money and they will buy some players," said the Liverpool boss when asked about United.
Benitez is confident Liverpool will again be able to compete with United in the new season after finishing runners-up in the last campaign.
The Reds have signed Glen Johnson from Portsmouth and Benitez feels the England full-back will add a necessary edge.
"We have to be strong next season. We have improved with Glen and hopefully we can do a little bit better and that will be enough," he said.
Benitez is also aware of the emerging threat of Manchester City, who have spent big this summer on the likes of Gareth Barry and Carlos Tevez.
"I think every club now is trying to improve and Manchester City is one of them," he said.
"I would like to be there at the top of the table and be contending but I cannot say too much on the other teams."
The Red Devils earned a staggering £80million up front from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid this summer to significantly boost funds at Old Trafford.
But despite repeated reports linking him with Franck Ribery and Sergio Aguero, Ferguson has claimed that he will not spend any more money before transfer deadline day.
Benitez, though, believes his opposite number, who has bought Antonio Valencia and Gabriel Obertan while also signing free agent Michael Owen, will venture into the transfer market before the end of August.
"I am sure they will have money and they will buy some players," said the Liverpool boss when asked about United.
Benitez is confident Liverpool will again be able to compete with United in the new season after finishing runners-up in the last campaign.
The Reds have signed Glen Johnson from Portsmouth and Benitez feels the England full-back will add a necessary edge.
"We have to be strong next season. We have improved with Glen and hopefully we can do a little bit better and that will be enough," he said.
Benitez is also aware of the emerging threat of Manchester City, who have spent big this summer on the likes of Gareth Barry and Carlos Tevez.
"I think every club now is trying to improve and Manchester City is one of them," he said.
"I would like to be there at the top of the table and be contending but I cannot say too much on the other teams."
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