Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists they could make a signing this month.
Spurs have not signed a player since the arrival of Lucas Moura 12 months ago, and key players - including Harry Kane and Dele Alli - are currently unavailable due to injury.
Pochettino said: "I always say I am more than open to add players to the squad. That is so clear. A different thing is if we can find the right player that is going to help us improve.
"We are working on a few options. We will see if we are able to deliver. We have one space now Mousa Dembele has gone.
"There's two different things. One thing is to try to improve our squad with the right profile. Another thing is if you have some problems with players who are injured, and you try to replace them.
"We are going to sign if we identify the player than can improve us. We are not going to sign because we have some injuries. We have enough players to cover injuries.
"Of course, if you win, OK. But if you don't win, maybe you need a different way to operate."