Moyes insists the world's best are still forming a queue to join Man United

By ROB DRAPER FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

Published: 17:39 EST, 18 January 2014 | Updated: 18:06 EST, 18 January 2014

Defiant David Moyes has insisted that the best players in the world are queueing up to join Manchester United as he prepares for his Old Trafford overhaul.

While Moyes still reckons United are the biggest club in the world, he is bracing himself for a major setback with the news that Barcelona are moving in on Atletico Madrid midfielder and Old Trafford target Koke.

Missing out on the  22-year-old would represent a massive blow but Moyes, speaking ahead of the trip to Chelsea, said: ‘The amount of big players wanting to join United is incredible.

Queuing: Manchester United boss David Moyes insists the world's best still want to join his side

Setback: Barcelona are reportedly moving in on long-term target Koke

‘Some players go for the money at other clubs but, if you ask them where they really want to be, they want to wear the badge of Manchester United, not only the biggest club in this country but in the world.

'Some of the results have not been what you want, but I wouldn't say the aura is fading. In fact, I think the opposite.

'It won't be an issue when trying to sign players, not from the trips I am making and the things I am hearing.'

Travel: Moyes signs an autography as his team head to London for the crunch match with Chelsea