West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke won't receive transfer funds for the January market.
The Express & Star says the Baggies are sticking to their new-year strategy of remaining reluctant activists in the January window despite growing speculation of interest in a variety of targets.
This week has seen the end-of-year rumour-mill kick into gear and link Albion to a string of targets both at home and abroad.
But the club are again cautioning fans against getting swept up in the transfer talk.
