Money is understood to be tight following the £20million+ arrival of Joe Willock but Bruce remains keen to strengthen his squad.
Bruce said: “We’ll see if there is anyone who can make us better. If there is, then we’ll try.”
That said, there is still time for players to leave Tyneside too.
Here, we pick out 10 deals that United COULD do before the transfer deadline on Tuesday, August 31:
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That said, there is still time for players to leave Tyneside too.