Leicester City are closing in on the £17m capture of FC Copenhagen defender Victor Kristiansen.
Several long-term injuries, including left-back James Justin, have been a problem for Brendan Rodgers' side.
Rodgers says he expects to be active during the remainder of January after a torrid post-World Cup period, which has brought four successive defeats.
Leicester are 15th in the Premier League table, two points above the relegation zone.
Asked about Kristiansen - who mainly operates at left-back - during Thursday's news conference, Rodgers said: "If and when the club confirm the signing, then I'll speak on the player.