Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is hoping for a busy January market.

Hodgson is hopeful that reinforcements may be on the way, although he accepts that the January window can be problematic.

He said: "Everyone knows in the game that it's a difficult period.

"Many clubs are wary of the January window, as the quality of player won't be available and the loan market - are you going to get the really good player you need?

"Less and less are clubs are willing to spend in January. There is always an element of panic and I hope we won't be in that situation, but I'm hoping that players we've been following, we can bring in.

"Not many - but it may be nice to bring in one or two fresh faces for some fresh impetus.

"If we do anything this January, it'll be better and more thought out than last year."