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Newcastle have made failed approaches for up to six would-be buys during the transfer window.
Glenn Roeder admits the failure to land any of those half-dozen permanent signings has made January "even more frustrating than I had anticipated".
And the United boss, left, also concedes he is gambling his reputation by refusing to consider buying lesser targets before Wednesday's deadline.
Though his selection options are still seriously rationed by injuries, Roeder's quality control remains resolute.
"It's tough going out there at the moment; even more frustrating than I anticipated" he said.
"From January 1, we attacked targets we thought we could get in on a permanent deal that would make us a better team.
"It became pretty apparent within the first two weeks that that wasn't going to happen.
"There are five or six players who we'd have liked to get here who we've been told are not available in January.
"Contact has been made with their clubs. The response has been: `Not now.'
"In the summer, the position could change - and the players I have wanted in January, I will still want in the summer.
"But in terms of being able to bring someone in permanently now, that is looking very difficult."
Many fans would see Roeder lower his sights in order to plug the gaping gaps in his squad.
But the manager fervently believes the long-term benefits of being choosy will far outweigh the immediate impact to be made by mediocre signings.
"Quality players are not there - or rather, not there in abundance - to buy in January. This year, there doesn't seem to be quality available even abroad.
"And I hate it when people say: `We need a body.' A body is no good unless Newcastle can use him to good effect.
"The whole point is I'm trying to get the average age of the squad down to just under 25; I'm trying to buy players who will increase in value. Like Oba Martins.
"That's my policy. That's what I want to do. It is a big gamble for me, but I'm prepared to make that gamble.
"If I do that, I know we will come out of the other side in two years' time with a better team."
That said, the transfer activity of several top-flight rivals this month has piled yet more pressure on Roeder.
"There are Premiership managers - naming no names - who live their lives successfully going from window to window to window," he added.
"Yes, they survive, but with old players - players that I don't want to work with. Players that have had their shelf life and are past their sell-by date.
"The way I think Newcastle should be managed is as a buyer of younger talent that will increase in value and help Newcastle get where it should be in the long term."
