Fulham have endured a mixed start to the 2015-16 campaign, having picked up just two points from a possible 12 in the Championship.
But with wins against Wycombe and Sheffield United seeing them through to the third round of the Capital One Cup, fans will be dreaming of a successful season.
But the Craven Cottage side have to improve their squad if they are to have any success this season, and they are rapidly running out of time.
We have a look at four players that the Cottagers should sign.
1.Gabriele Angella - Centre-back
It is no secret that the Cottagers are after some much needed defensive reinforcements after conceding late goals in three of their four league matches to date, and Angella is said to be available.
Having made 36 appearances in Watford’s promotion campaign, his experience and leadership from the back could well prove pivotal if the Whites are to turn around their fortunes.
But his disciplinary record could be better as the Hornets’ man has been booked 16 times and seen red three times over the previous two seasons.
2. Matej Vydra - Forward
The enigmatic Czech Republic forward can provide the much needed pace and direction that the Cottagers lack in attack, and Watford have failed to rule out a loan move for the player.
Vydra scored 16 times last season, and created 68 chances in 42 appearances for the Hornets as they finished runners-up in the Championship.
He is a player who knows what it takes to win promotion, and his direct and attacking play would boost a Fulham attack that seems wayward at times.
3. Dwight Gayle - Striker
Likewise, Dwight Gayle’s strength and speed makes him a real danger when he's on top form - as Liverpool fans have found out over the past two seasons.
With 12 goals in 49 Premier League appearances, the dangerous Gayle would be real threat in the Championship - and having spent time in the lower leagues with Peterborough, he knows how to succeed against the notorious physicality of the Football Leagues.
Symons lacks a target forward, particularly since the long-term injury suffered by Matt Smith, and will need someone to build their attacks around if they are to have a successful season.
4. James Tarkowski - Centre-back
The Brentford defender played a crucial role in the Bees’ previous two seasons which had been strewn with success.
His height and ability on the ground makes him a wonderful asset for the Bees - and he's already got a goal to his name this season.
In the Championship last season, Tarkowski had a 63% success rate with his tackles - compared to Shaun Hutchinson, who played ten fewer matches and only had a 34% success rate.
Having helped lead his side to one promotion before falling short of the second, he would be a considerable upgrade on many of the Whites' current defenders and his experience could prove critical if the Cottagers are to make a push for the top half of the league.
