Dundee United are enjoying life back in the Premiership.
The Tangerines sit fourth in the table after promotion back up from the Championship, with four wins, four draws and three defeats.
Manager Jim Goodwin is quietly rebuilding his reputation after being ridiculed for the way things ended at Aberdeen, with thumpings at the hands of Hearts and Hibs as well as Scottish Cup defeat to non-league minnows Darvel.
They recruited well in the summer with signings like Will Ferry, Kristijan Trapanovski, David Babunski and Sam Dalby contributing to their success.
Jim Goodwin makes Dundee United transfer plans
Goodwin wants more where they came from in January.
The Irishman insists Dundee United have the smallest squad in the league and would like to add to it to try and keep their momentum going into the second part of the season.
However, he does admit he will have to wait and see if the finances are there to do the business he wants.
“Like any manager out there, you want to strengthen in every transfer window you go into – but finances will always dictate that,” Goodwin told the Courier.
“We do have the smallest squad in the league, if you compare it to others. We’ve got 22 players when everyone is fit. There’s a few younger players in with that.
“I think the average squad around the league is about 26, so we are carrying a lot less than most.
“Those discussions will be had in the build-up to the window and, whether finances will be made available or not, remains to be seen.”
Asked if staying in the top six and away from relegation trouble would help money wise, he added: “Yes, definitely.
“That’s hopefully the position that we will be in when that transfer window comes around.”
Kristijan Trapanovski Dundee United injury blow
Kristijan Trapanovski has suffered another injury setback with a hamstring problem picked up against Hibs, set to miss out for up to four weeks.
The North Macedonian winger will now have to sit out his country’s games for a second international break in a row despite being named in the initial squad.
Goodwin added: “No, unfortunately he’ll not [be joining up with North Macedonia]. That’s the second one he’s had to miss out on because of injury, so it’s a real disappointment for Kristijan.
“He came to Scotland to play in the Premiership to get international recognition. But he’s had to miss the last two camps. It’s a real blow for him.
“He’s had the hamstring scanned and it’s just a similar injury to the last one that he had. It’s not a major injury; not an injury that’s going to be a long time. The international break will come at a good time for him.
“But, with these kinds of muscle strains, you’re looking at anywhere between two and four weeks.”