New Aston Villa boss Remi Garde expects to be able to buy in January.
Garde marks his first game in charge against Manchester City and confirmed he'd discussed transfer plans with owner Randy Lerner.
"Yes, we had this kind of discussion, for the moment this is not the priority but we spoke about that of course. I can't tell you exactly what we have said altogether because it was a private conversation. But I'm not silly, I know that in January it's a transfer window.
"Until then I will have the time to evaluate the team, the players. Not only that we have the time to win game. In January we will have played more than 10 games. I will see if we need something. I think the club will be behind me and the owner particularly."
