The Glazers are likely to offer Alex Ferguson money to spend in the January transfer window in a bid to bring the Premiership title back to Manchester United.

United lead the Premiership by eight points after the weekend derby win over City, although they've played a game more than second-placed Chelsea.

Ferguson has already added to his squad for the post-Christmas programme with the loan signing of former Celtic and Barcelona star Henrik Larsson.

But according to The Manchester Evening News, that won't be the end of the new arrivals at Old Trafford next month.

Chief executive David Gill says United have made no moves of late to persuade Bayern Munich to sell England midfielder Owen Hargreaves.

"We haven't really discussed incoming transfers in detail but there is money there," said Gill.

"If we determine that there is somebody who can come in and strengthen the club, then there is certainly money there."

Hargreaves has said he would like to join United and remains the club's top target but the possible capture of Atletico Madrid's Fernando Torres is also still on the agenda for next summer.

United have also been linked with Dutch hitman Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and the £10m-rated Ajax striker says a move to Old Trafford would be his first choice.

"I know certain English clubs are following me," said the 23-year-old. "I also love United. It's a club that makes me dream."  PA