Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is in no rush to splash the cash on defensive reinforcement ahead of the transfer deadline.
The Gunners frailties at the back were evident to see again as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United on Sunday as the Frenchman continues to play centre-halves in the full-back positions.
Thomas Vermaelen and Johan Djourou had a torrid time playing out of position and it was no coincidence that United's two goals from Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck came from wide areas.
Wenger has had no fit recognised full-backs since before Christmas, but he refuses to enter the market and wants to focus instead on helping the likes of Bacary Sagna, Kieran Gibbs and Andre Santos return to full fitness.
"Spending money is not the target. It never has been in life," Wenger said.
"We need our players back. We missed 10 players. When you see what we created in the second half, it's important for us to get the players back."