At this stage of the season, Coca Cola Championship rules state that a player may not be loaned to another club for more than three months.
With a play-off place looking highly possible, Pardew will wait until next week before making his signings, in order for them to be eligible for a possible play-off final appearance at the end of May.
There has been much speculation in the media over the last few weeks as to whom Pardew will bring in.
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Independent Hammers fans website www.kumb.com is also reporting tonight that Alan Pardew watched the game between Fulham reserves and Arsenal reserves last night with a watchful eye on several of Arsenal’s youngsters.