Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still optimistic that "one or two" transfer deals can be pushed "over the line" over the next week, with a number of key players still out injured.
The 46-year-old has been tipped to bring in reinforcements after watching his side suffer back-to-back defeats against Liverpool and Burnley in the space of four days.
United are now six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea in the race for the final Champions League spot, with two crucial cup ties up next which they can ill afford to lose.