David Moyes says missing out on Toni Kroos during his time as Manchester United manager remains his biggest transfer regret, with the German midfielder ranked above Gareth Bale and Cesc Fabregas.
The Red Devils had been in the market for a number of superstar names after seeing Sir Alex Ferguson head into retirement during the summer of 2013.
Moyes had been handed the most prestigious and demanding of coaching posts, with the Scot lured away from an 11-year spell at Everton.
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He was given money to spend, with the plan being to acquire the likes of Kroos, Bale and Fabregas.