Mauricio Pochettino admits he is "not optimistic" that Tottenham will make any signings before the transfer deadline.
The Argentinian stated last week that Spurs were pursuing a few targets ahead of the window closing on Thursday, with injuries to Harry Kane and Dele Alli and the departure of Mousa Dembele to China leaving his squad looking thin.
Exiting the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the space of four days further exposed the lack of depth at Pochettino's disposal, with Lucas Moura's move from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2018 the last signing his side made.
Tottenham have been linked with a move for PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who has
However, the Spurs manager now fears there will be no incomings before the deadline, telling a news conference on Tuesday: "You know how we work.