Nottingham Forest will hope patience pays off as they wait to make their first signing of the transfer window.
So far, it has been a quiet summer for many Championship clubs - and the Reds are no different.
Forest are well aware how crucial it is to get their recruitment spot on this year, having come in for criticism on that front in the past.
An overhaul of the squad is needed to get them challenging at the top end of the table next season, and bringing in the right players will be key.
The Reds have been linked with plenty of potential targets - some of those links with more basis about them than others.
Here’s a look at the players linked so far - not including those who spent last term on loan at the City Ground.
Ryan Longman
Brighton and Hove Albion versatile attacker, 20. Can play on the wing. Attracting interest from a number of Championship clubs.
Jerry Yates
Striker who helped Blackpool win promotion, 24. Also said to be on the radar of Blackburn Rovers, Bristol City, West Bromwich Albion and Rangers.
Charlie Wyke
Striker, 28. Coming to the end of his Sunderland contract. Forest, Cardiff City and Millwall said to have held talks, as have the Black Cats about extending his stay. Middlesbrough, Ipswich Town and CSKA Moscow also linked. Celtic reportedly confident of signing him.
Emiliano Marcondes
Midfielder released by Brentford, 26. QPR and Norwich City said to be keen as well.
Luke Jephcott
Striker, 21, has penned a new deal with Plymouth Argyle, seemingly ending speculation about his future. Derby County, Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday had also been credited with an interest.
Mathieu Peybernes
Centre-back, 30. Forest were first linked a year ago, but were said to have reignited their interest, along with Swansea City. Real Zaragoza favourites to do a deal, after the defender’s loan spell there from Almeria last season.
Sam Clucas
Midfielder, 30. Heading into the final year of his Stoke City deal. Also linked with Blackburn Rovers, Millwall and Sheffield United.
Britt Assombalonga
Striker released by Middlesbrough, 28. Along with his old club, a number of Championship teams are said to be keen, as well as Rangers, while a move to Turkey has been mooted.
Dion Charles
Striker, 25. Valued at about £1.5m by Accrington Stanley. Derby County, Cardiff City, Huddersfield Town, Hull City and Rotherham United also linked.
Joe Pigott
Striker, 27. A free agent after turning down fresh terms at AFC Wimbledon. Derby and Charlton Athletic previously been linked.
Jack Clarke
Winger, 20. Spent second half of last season on loan at Stoke from Tottenham Hotspur. Said to be on the radar of a few clubs regarding a potential loan.
Stephen Humphrys
Striker, 23. Blackburn, Bristol City, Preston North End, Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City also linked with the Rochdale man. Stoke were reported to have made an approach.
