Kieran McKenna admits 'bringing in more players' will play a role in getting Manchester United back to where it belongs over the next few years.
United have experienced mixed fortunes under the guidance of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season after struggling in the Premier League but progressing well in cup competitions.
The club's three summer signings have all given added quality to the first-team playing squad and United are now looking to build upon their positive foundations by gradually adding more new faces to squad.
First-team coach McKenna acknowledges more signings will need to be considered going forward but insists the club are moving in the right direction as he outlined their plans for the future.
"Yeah, there has been some highs and some of the performances have been really top end," McKenna told MUTV when asked to reflect on the calendar year.
"There have been some games and some nights which will go in the history of the top performances and occasions for the club.
"There have also been games where we have been disappointed as a team, where we have not quite hit the level. But, I think all in all people in the club can see the direction the club want to go in, the squad want to go in. We have to push now to be more consistent to hit the level we are capable of on a more regular basis.
"We know we are going to have to grow the squad and develop it. We are going to have to bring in players who can help it over the next few years, but the direction and feeling of everyone at the club is that we are all fighting and pushing in the right direction. We want to get Manchester United to where it belongs."
