Luton Town boss Graham Jones admits his squad will not be boosted by new arrivals in time for Sunday’s trip to Nottingham Forest.
The struggling Hatters were hoping that a signing or two could have been on the bus to Nottingham to help lift the mood, but despite the club’s best efforts, it has not been possible, he says.
“Everybody’s working really, really hard behind the scenes to improve things, but we've got nothing imminent,” said Jones.
“Everybody knows I wanted to get a couple through the door, because i feel like the group needed a real lift, some help and energy, it hasn’t happened.
“It hasn’t been for the want of trying, and that doesn’t mean to say it’s not going to happen, we’re still trying.”
Luton have lost their previous nine away from Kenilworth Road and sit rooted to the bottom of the division, factors which are adding to an already difficult buying market, says Jones.
“It’s challenging, but I prefer to concentrate on the players we have got as they’re definitely here.
“Izzy Brown, Martin Cranie, Dan Potts, Danny Hylton, Callum McManaman, people that we need fit in order to be competitive as we can be with what we’ve got.
“I don’t waste a lot of energy on ifs buts and maybes, I’d rather deal with certainties, I’m pleased with their progress.
“We’re trying to get the right kind of player in for Luton Town, irrespective of leagues and we’ve been working towards that this week and will continue to work towards it.”
