Marco Silva is hopeful Watford will be able to sign players this month.

After an incredible start to the season, the Hornets are now nestled amongst the Premier League's middle tier clubs and teetering dangerously on the edge of dropping further down.

A 3-1 loss to Manchester City was sixth out of their last seven games, and Silva insists new talent must be brought in to rejuvenate the squad.

"Yes, I hope. We are working. The board know what I expect.

"It's important with problems we have, if I have more players available for the next match it's important for us.

"I've got to work with the players in the squad and develop and improve them though. But I hope we can improve."