Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says that while the club can improve its fortunes using its current squad, he still wants to sign a big-name striker.
The Eagles enjoyed a flying start to the Premier League season to find themselves knocking on the door of qualifying for Europe.
However, a run of five Premier League games without a win or a goal means Palace are four points off sixth spot.
Connor Wickham, Fraizer Campbell, Dwight Gayle and Marouane Chamakh have all failed to set the goal-scoring charts alight, leaving Pardew, and the fans, needing fresh impetus.
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The gossip mill has centred on Nicklas Bendtner and Bafetimbi Gomis, but interest is either has not been confirmed.
Pardew said: “We can give ourselves a lift [with a signing] so it makes sense to bring someone in for our fans, our players.
“We're after somebody who would fit into our group. It'd be nice to see a big player come in.
“We can improve from within, but having said that, we are trying to improve the striker situation with transfers.”
He added: “Most of the noises on the market are probably being generated by agents and the media. It is part of the game, I quite enjoy it.
“Most of the Premier League clubs are operating at a healthy level, so it's important we keep our heads and only do deals that benefit both clubs.”
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