David Moyes also wants Borussia Dortmund’s box to box performer Ilkay Gundogan perhaps in view of Marouane Fellaini’s inability to impress in a holding role that the Belgian was primarily used in before he was sidelined.
The Man United manager will also look to sign FC Porto’s rock solid centre-back Eilaqium Mangala as a potential long term replacement for Rio Ferdinand, with the 35 year old likely to retire when his current contract comes to a close at the end of the season.
Finally Moyes hopes to persuade Southampton to sell teenager Luke Shaw, who is seen as a viable replacement for Patrice Evra, with Man United’s ongoing pursuit of first choice target Leighton Baines hitting the buffers.
The 18 year old Saints star has impressed greatly since breaking into the Southampton first team and knows that a high profile move to Man United could well lead to a call up to the senior England set-up.
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