Moyes targets reinforcements

DAVID Moyes will intensify his search for reinforcements after being assured he will be given the funds required to strengthen his Manchester United squad.

The Red Devils flew to Ukraine yesterday for a Champions League encounter with Shakhtar Donetsk that has taken on additional significance following Saturday’s Barclays Premier League defeat by West Brom.

The loss was the club's third in six games this season. It represents their worst start to a league

campaign since 1989 and has seen them slide into the bottom half of the table and pushed out to fourth favourites to retain their crown, with the bookmakers believing United will be battling Tottenham for the final Champions League place.

Yet, despite the intense glare of scrutiny on United from the outside, inside the club there is a sense of calm.

Red Bull Salzburg defender Martin Hinteregger, who is capable of operating both at left–back and in central defence, is apparently on United’s radar.

“I confirm there is interest in me from Manchester United and a top Italian club,” the 21–year–old told talkSPORT.