Sunday 28 August 2016 18:51, UK
Tony Pulis insisted West Brom need five new signings before the transfer window closes after his side were held to a 0-0 draw by Middlesbrough.
The Baggies never really looked like breaking the deadlock at The Hawthorns in the Super Sunday clash, as they again failed to earn three points on their own patch following on from last week's defeat to Everton.
Despite the transfer window closing on Wednesday, Pulis says he still hopes to revamp his squad in terms of arrivals and outgoings.
"We are trying our hardest as a football club to get that something we need in," Pulis told Sky Sports. "Hopefully it [transfer business] will be done in the next couple of days.
"I like to do my business without anyone knowing, speaking to the other managers at other clubs, and then once it is done we can all talk about it.
"We need five players to come in for the group. There are players here who want to move on too."
Pulis handed debuts to 18-year-old Sam Field and loanee Brendan Galloway. While praising the contribution of Field, Pulis feels Galloway still has work to do.
"I am really pleased with Sam [Field]. It was really warm out there today," Pulis added. "He did well. He is going to be a real talent.
"We have Kane Wilson on the bench, who is only 16, and he is also a real talent. Galloway is a little bit off what we expect in terms of strength and fitness."
