CLAUDE Puel admits there has been “no progress” regarding new players being brought in during this month’s transfer window.

Puel has stated previously that Saints are in no rush to jump into transfers, despite calls for a new striker, and the St Mary’s chief revealed that new signings are not close.

“We make progress with my squad to play this game [Burnley],” he said. “There is no progress to buy some players.

“It’s important to stay focused about our game and our players.

“I’m happy with this squad. I said just if we can improve the squad with another player of course we will see , but for the moment it’s always difficult in January.

“If we can improve because of the injury to Charlie [Austin] or Sofiane Boufal, but it’s always a difficult market and it’s important to keep good energy with the team and the players.”

Saints have been linked with numerous strikers, including Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini, but aren't going to be dragged into big-money bids without careful consideration.

“The window market there are opportunities, the possibilities, the solution to improve the squad," added Puel.

"We know it’s a difficult market in January because it’s difficult to find a good soluation.

“We will stay focused about this. For example we can find the opportunity to improve the squad. I prefer to stay focused about my players, to imrpove with them.

“We have many games this month and the next month also.”