West Bromwich Albion manager Roberto Di Matteo is adamant the club is still toiling to bring at least one new name to The Hawthorns during the current transfer window.
The Baggies were in a fight with Stoke City to take Aston Villa's John Carew on loan but lost out to the Potters.
But Di Matteo insists that there will not be a signing if the player in question does not fit in with what the club is trying to achieve.
"The situation is that we are a work in progress. We are trying to get things done and are working away," he said.
"I've always said that I wasn't going to do anything just for the sake of it. There is no point in that.
"It's anybody's guess what will happen. It's not always in our control, so it's difficult to answer the question as to what will happen.
"We are West Bromwich Albion and we are trying to do our best. I can guarantee the staff are trying their hardest."
