Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has admitted his squad is in dire need of a boost this summer.
The Magpies will go into a short closed season period before pre-season gets under way next month but the transfer window has been extended until October.
Whether there is a takeover or not, Bruce knows improvements must be made at Benton in the next few weeks.
Bruce was also asked if a new striker will be on his shopping list with big money duo Joelinton and Miguel Almiron failing to hit double figures this season.
Bruce told Chronicle Live: "I think we need four or five players to add to the squad of players we’ve got.
"So, we’ll go to work on that.
"I’ve always said with Jo (Joelinton), I think he’s better playing to a side, that suits him, so it’s quite possible that a centre-forward could be on the list, yeah."
United drew with Brighton & Hove Albion to edge on to 44 points for the season but they now know they can't finish higher than 13th this term now.
Reflecting on the game, Bruce commented: "Considering the problems we’ve had, I was delighted.
"The one thing you can’t deny about this group of players is their ability to roll their sleeves up and have a go.
"We played two full-backs as centre-backs today (Emil Krafth and Danny Rose), and they were terrific. I was delighted with their attitude."
