Real Sociedad boss David Moyes isn't surprised seeing Marouane Fellaini succeed this season with Manchester United. Fellaini had a difficult first season at United after Moyes paid Everton £27.5million for him but the Belgium international has become a key player for the Reds this term.

"It was a big move for him, it was a big move following me and being the only signing made it even more difficult," Real Sociedad manager Moyes told the Daily Express.

"We wanted to bring in other players and the recruitment didn't work the way we wanted it to and, ideally, we wouldn't have made Fellaini our one and only signing if we could have helped it.

"But I am not surprised at Fellaini because I thought he had made a big impact on England over the years. He texts me quite regular and I always text him back and tell him how well he is doing and to keep going. I'm really pleased for him.

"He will not be everyone's cup of tea, but he can affect games and you want players who can affect games."