Everton boss David Moyes hopes to land at least two more loan signings this month.
Moyes has already clinched a temporary deal for LA Galaxy captain Landon Donovan and told evertonfc.com: "We're trying to bring in one or two more but as I've said many time before it will be loans.
"It [the transfer market] is not easy to deal in because money is tight in the game and because of finances at clubs, loan deals are becoming more common. January is not a good time to buy."