Moyes Promises Squad Changes

David Moyes insists the £37.1million signing of Juan Mata represents his unrelenting ambition and desire to achieve success with Manchester United.

Mata has joined for a club-record fee and was officially unveiled as the Reds' new no.8 at a press conference on Monday. Speaking afterwards, the boss outlined why this deal is just part of his long-term vision and hinted at further acquisitions.

Moyes also explained he won’t stand for the disappointing form that has seen United exit two domestic cup competitions and lose considerable ground in the title race this term.

“I am not going to accept it,” the boss said. “I am disappointed we are not in a much stronger position. I am disappointed with how we have played. I ultimately take the rap for that – and I will do. But what I will do is make it right. I am going to get better players in. There will be more.

“Unfortunately, I don't think there will be more in January. But it will change. We will change and alter it around. I have said many times, I have given every player the opportunity to play and show what they can do. We have nearly done that now.

“The summer transfer window wasn't a good one for us. I was only just in the job. We were getting to know everyone and we had a new chief executive as well. I was getting to know the players and the squad. We have now had a pretty good chance to have a look at it. We have to start making some changes and we will try to make that happen.”