Sunderland manager Daivd Moyes has said he is “interested” in Manchester United pair Adnan Januzaj and Marouane Fellaini.
Moyes, 53, gave his first press conference as Sunderland manager on Monday. He had been out of work for eight months after being sacked by Real Sociedad last November, but the former Manchester United and Everton manager feels reinvigorated after returning to the Premier League.
Moyes was hired last month to replace Sam Allardyce, who left Sunderland to take the England job, and he was asked about potential transfer targets, with Belgian duo Januzaj and Fellaini – both of whom played under him at United – linked with a move to the Stadium of Light since his appointment.
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“If any of those good players want to join me I’d be happy to have them,” he said.
“They’re excellent players. We’re interested but I’m sure there’s a load of other clubs that are as well.
“You have to have a realistic view. There’ll be some players we can attract just now and some players we can’t.
“We have offers in for people already and we’re working hard.”
Sunderland have struggled in recent seasons, finishing last season in 17th place, and Moyes has been tasked with bringing stability to the club.
And after an eight month break from management, the Scot said his sabbatical has helped give him a fresh outlook and more insight into the keys to success at a club who have narrowly avoided relegation for the last two seasons.
“It was great to play golf and spend time with my family but this is what I do and I want to get back and get on with it,” Moyes said.
“I think modern management means that more managers will take breaks in their career with the way it is.
“I wouldn’t say I’ve been away from the game, I watched as much football as I can.
“I’ve been to watch training from other sides of the world and I’ve involved with Uefa a lot, whether it’s been watching the Euros or whether it’s been taking the Pro Licence coaches. I’ve been out but I’ve been busy.
“This has now got to be a building job. I’m here for four years and I want to bring a level of stability back to the club.”
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