David Moyes has revealed that Manchester United will attempt to sign players in January as he looks to build a squad capable of challenging for honours.
The former Everton boss was heavily criticised for the lack of headway made in the summer transfer window, with the club failing in their public pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, as well as missing out on the likes of Leighton Baines and Fabio Coentrao.
Moyes has, however, opened the door to potential January arrivals, providing they are the right type of player. "The thing about this club is that we always think long term," he told reporters.
"I am thinking how we are going to have a side that is going to be competing in the Champions League and right at the top end of the Premier League for four or five years.
"It has to be a continual building process here. We will continue to look to do that. In any one window you couldn't change it all around anyway. It takes maybe two, three or four windows to do that.
"To talk about January and make it sound as if that would be the place where everything is cured and any problems would be resolved would be wrong.
"It is not me saying we are not going to buy anyone in January,” he continued. “We are going to try to if the opportunity is there, but they have to fit the right criteria. If not, we will have to wait until the summer and see if we can get them then."
We've all seen spectacular bicycle kicks but when combined with a sublime dinked throughball, this strike gets even better.
Antonio Di Natale
7 April 2013 – Udinese Calcio v AC Chievo Verona – Serie A (Italy)
7 April 2013 – Udinese Calcio v AC Chievo Verona – Serie A (Italy)
Robin van Persie eat your heart out, Di Natale's technique and timing is as good as anything the Dutchman has ever produced.
Zlatan Ibrahimović
13 November 2012 – Sweden v England – international friendly
13 November 2012 – Sweden v England – international friendly
It doesn't need any introduction really. Ibrahimović is the only player in the world who would even attempt a 35-yard overhead kick, let alone score it.
Panagiotis Kone
16 December 2012 – SSC Napoli v Bologna FC 1909 – Serie A (Italy)
16 December 2012 – SSC Napoli v Bologna FC 1909 – Serie A (Italy)
The Greek international has to adjust his body in mid-air before crashing this thunderous shot home to leave the keeper for dead.
Daniel Ludueña
27 July 2013 – Pachuca CF v Tigres UANL – Apertura (Mexico)
27 July 2013 – Pachuca CF v Tigres UANL – Apertura (Mexico)
Not only does Ludueña embarrass his opposite man with a lovely piece of skill, he then shoots from a frankly ridiculous distance out and scores a blinder.
Nemanja Matić
13 January 2013 – SL Benfica v FC Porto – Liga ZON Sagres (Portugal)
13 January 2013 – SL Benfica v FC Porto – Liga ZON Sagres (Portugal)
The build up is unreal, five players are involved and Matić's strike is as good as you could ever wish to see.
Louisa Nécib
17 March 2013 – Olympique Lyonnais v AS Saint-Etienne – D1 Féminine (France)
17 March 2013 – Olympique Lyonnais v AS Saint-Etienne – D1 Féminine (France)
There are some occasions when a goalkeeper should just stand and admire. This unstoppable shot from Nécib is one of those.
Neymar
15 June 2013 – Brazil v Japan – Fifa Confederations Cup
15 June 2013 – Brazil v Japan – Fifa Confederations Cup
Not sure Neymar was worth Barcelona shelling out £50m? Watch this and think again.
Juan Manuel Olivera
28 August 2013 – Nautico v Sport Recife – Copa Sudamericana
28 August 2013 – Nautico v Sport Recife – Copa Sudamericana
Jack Wilshere finished off one of the best team goals seen in England for Arsenal against Norwich a couple of weeks ago. This goal from Olivera is similar... with a long-range volley.