He's had 3 transfer windows to do that, and he failed. Even good forward players he brought he has/had no idea what to do with. He had no idea how to use Di Maria - player he bought, he sold Nani, van Persie, Hernandez, all capable of scoring goals, and Martial, our only goal threat is recently moved to a fecking right wing position. What exactly makes you think he will bring good goalscorer in January, let alone make any use of him?
The first transfer window was about getting any player available who vould sit a year out the CL. So we bring in falcao & Di maria, herrera & luke shaw. Not only does RVP start waining that year but he continues to do so in turkey right now. We all know about di maria & falcao. Shaw & Herrera have been much better.
In my eyes the philosophy took a back seat in the first year. He didn't try to do anything out the ordinary (even the likes of blind didnt play at CB).
Then the 2nd year comes he buys memphis, schneirdlin, martial, schweinsteiger who all fit his philosophy down to a tee; with the latter in my eyes for experience in teaching a midfielder (who we are yet to see).
By looking at his 'philosophy' the players other than the superstars (in particular bale) that should be targeted are :
Sane (left footed RW/ Striker)
Berardi (Left footed RW)
Laporte( left footed ball playing CB)
Stones(right footed ball playing CB)
Butland (homegrown keeper incase de gea leaves)
& most importantly a physical striker to become the focal point. We also need a midfielder but i haven't a clue who he could be targetting.
I want van gaal to stay because i'm sure the majority of these players will be targeted and will complete the squad. It will be an ample squad for someone like guardiola to take over.