The only player to join the team so far is goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, who was signed from French club Montpellier for £500,000. This is a relatively low-key approach compared to other Premier League clubs.

Silva has spoken about the team's transfer business ahead of their opening game against Brighton on August 16. He feels that the team needs to strengthen in certain positions and is frustrated that the planned signings have not materialized.

When asked if he expected the transfer market to be this way, Silva acknowledged that it is unpredictable, saying "the market is the market".