Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admits their season was affected by late summer sales.

Levy said: "Managers are never satisfied. If you look at Harry's performance since he's been here we would be in the top four. We will do whatever we can in January but it's very difficult to buy quality players."

In his chairman's statement, Levy admitted the departures of Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane had left Spurs short of firepower up front but again reiterated his belief that Tottenham should work with their existing squad.

Levy said: "We finished the transfer window disappointed not to have secured an additional experienced striker.

"Undoubtedly we have started this season without the benefit of settled striker options and it is here that we must now look to build confidence and partnerships."