05 Nov 2013 13:16:42
I have a few questions:

1. Which of SAF's transfer deals did Moyes supposedly scupper, if indeed this was the case?
2. Would you expect United's approach to the January window to be different depending on our position in the league at Xmas time.
3. While top players may be cup tied and, in any event may not want to leave contending teams during mid-season, will Moyes's approach be driven by achieving a top 4 finish above all other concerns, or by building for the longer term.
4. Does the fact that the summer transfer window will be effectively foreshortened/complicated by the World Cup, add to the need to bring in players this winter?
5. Will the Glazers actually open the chequebook if Moyes can identify appropriate targets?
6 Given service our strike force (Rooney, Chicha, RVP, Januzaj) seems as good as any teams, and de Gea is clearly world class. Other than Rafael and Carrick, who is good enough but is aging, is there anyone who doesn't need replacing if we are to remain a top European team?

1.) 05 Nov 2013
1. Garay, Strootman and Thiago?
2. Not really, Moyes still knows regardless of a few good results, we still need quality adding to the team.
3. Top 4 without question, large amount of money to miss out on otherwise.
4. I don't think so, we just need to be better prepared and carry out business earlier.
5. Yes.
6. In the short term Rio, Vidic and Evra need replacing. In the not to distant future, I'd say that Carrick also does, preferably sooner rather than later as although he's been great for us, we need legs in the middle. 3 or 4 quality signings over the next two windows should sort the first team out as currently, I don't think Moyes has a clue what his best #11 is. We have too many players who have a good game or two, then play awful. We need consistency.

2.) 05 Nov 2013
I still think Strootman was just what we needed. A lot of fans said he was slow and not United quality etc but he has gone to Roma and, so far, shown to be a success. Yes it is Serie A where the pace of the game is slower but he is an important part to a good side. It's especially galling if it was true that Moyes decided against a deal for him considering he then went out and spent so heavily on Fellaini.

3.) 05 Nov 2013
5. The answer to this question remains to be seen. The Glazers have yet to stamp any authority on the market, a market that has moved on in the last few years and we are yet to see our owners catch up. I noted they wouldn't go the last few million for Herrera in summer and Woodwards recent comments were revealing. We are suffering from a chronic lack of major investment in the best players during recent years, years where our better players have aged and the first team standard declined, an average £25m a season just will not bring us up to speed. Take a look at Tampa Bay and a US football fan was telling me they are suffering from under investment.
It is time for the Glazers to bring us back to the level by spending but I am yet to be convinced they will