Head coach Sabri Lamouchi is hopeful of bolstering his Nottingham Forest squad further, before the first Championship game of the season.
The Reds have made six summer signings already, bringing in Jack Colback, Tyler Blackett, Lyle Taylor, Fouad Bachirou, Luke Freeman and Miguel Angel Guerrero.
But Lamouchi says the recruitment will not stop there - and he hopes further transfer business could be completed in time for next Saturday’s trip to QPR.
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Cyprus defender Nicholas Ioannou has been heavily linked with the Reds, with reports in his homeland suggesting a deal has been agreed for the APOEL Nicosia full-back to make the move to the City Ground.
And asked if more signings could be expected, Lamouchi said: “Yes, of course.
“I am happy with the first signings, but of course we need to be stronger and just bring in players who can add value, with quality and the profile we identify for the team.”
“The club are working for that, so we will see,” he added, of the chances of any more additions in time for the opening league match.
Five of the club’s six new arrivals featured at Oakwell as Forest were knocked out of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 defeat to Barnsley.
Blackett and Bachirou made the starting XI, while Taylor and Freeman came on off the bench and Colback was an unused substitute.
It was largely a flat performance from the visitors, though, as the effects of a short turnaround between the two seasons seemingly showed.
“It was positive because we have made some good signings; we have some new faces,” Lamouchi said.
“They will increase the quality - the likes of Luke Freeman, Jack Colback and Tyler Blackett, and of course Lyle Taylor.
“But they need to be ready to give us the maximum.
“It is difficult for all managers, for all squads and for all teams. I will not use it as an excuse.
“It is not the best start, but I hope we will be much better next week.”
