Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce says they must be patient as they try to add to his squad.
Bruce has offered an update on the club's transfer targets after Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat to Preston North End.
He told the Evening Chronicle: "We're just going to have to be a bit patient - I know it's difficult - but we're quietly confident that we're edging towards one or two.
We have only brought one in but we're doing our best.
I think, as of this morning, I've been linked with 26 players in a week - there will be more tomorrow!
We're busy working on that (improving the squad).
We've still got a couple of weeks and I'm quietly confident that we'll do some business."
