Many sources claims that Man United have already agreed to meet the £37m release clause that will see them sign Sporting Lisbon battler William Carvalho and the addition of an out and out defensive midfielder is certainly in order.
Moyes will hope the capture of the Portuguese international will help to provide a steely edge to the centre of his side which in turn will offer some protection to his back-line.
The Angolan born battler has spent a great deal of time out on loan in recent seasons but has been a regular in Leonardo Jardim’s first team this term, starting 23 of the club’s 24 domestic league fixtures and is likely to be an important part of Portugal’s 2014 World Cup finals squad.