Alex McLeish has admitted that he is eager to bolster his Aston Villa squad during the summer.
The Scottish boss had only 11 senior players available for selection during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Arsenal, resulting in a number of youth players being named in the squad.
Having reflected on the injury problems that his club are currently suffering from, McLeish is adamant that recruitments are required.
"I had six kids on the bench at Arsenal, the guys that have come through the academy, [Brad Guzan] who is over 25," McLeish told reporters. "It was a big ask going down to the last 11 senior players that we have and now we've lost Alan Hutton as well while Charles N'Zogbia's knee means he will be out for three to four weeks.
"Arsenal were able to throw on a couple of players worth £30m. Don't forget the disparity between us, in terms of quality and the strength of squad.
"Longer term we need more depth, absolutely."
Villa are currently 15th in the Premier League table.
