West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says he is "getting more depressed" by their lack of signings and insists he wants to avoid a "civil war" at the club.
The Hammers have only signed midfielder Tomas Soucek during the summer transfer window and have started the season with defeats against Newcastle and Arsenal.
The results and lack of new faces have angered fans and Sullivan says the financial challenges brought on by Covid-19 are adding to the challenge.
"We've got limited funds," he said.
Sullivan, 71, told Talksport: "We've also got the fact we'll probably get no gate money for the rest of the season and we've got to keep the club afloat and pay wages.