• David Moyes will not be drawn into rash last-minute purchases
• Club will stick to strategy of targeting only the best players

Manchester United will not be panicked into last-minute buys during the transfer window even if they lose to Cardiff City next week and fall further behind in the race for Champions League qualification.

United’s transfer policy will remain focused on a long-term approach, with only the very best being targeted. That means no rash moves for ordinary Premier League players and an attempt to sign Newcastle United’s Yohan Cabaye has already been ruled out by David Moyes.

If United lose at Old Trafford next week, against a side managed by Ole Gunnar Solskj