Ebbsfleet United manager Danny Searle on whether the club will make moves in transfer market ahead of deadline for new signings

Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle insists there’ll be no panic signings ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.

National League clubs have just over a week to bring in any new faces for the final games of the campaign.

But the Fleet are a settled unit under Searle’s leadership and it would take an exceptional opportunity to force them into action.

“I don’t think we’re actively out there looking to bring players in,” said Searle.

“But I’d be an idiot to say we definitely wouldn’t if someone comes up that we think would be the icing on the cake.

“We’re not actively looking, if something pops up that is a no-brainer then we will do that, obviously with a view to next season as well, I’ve said that to Damian (Irvine, chief executive) and the staff.

“We don’t need to panic sign as we’ve got a lot of quality in the building. If something comes up and we think it’s beneficial to us for now and the building of next season then we have to look at that.”

Ebbsfleet operated with a big squad under former boss Dennis Kutrieb and, while four players are currently out on loan, the return of familiar faces from injury in recent weeks has reduced any real need to add to their numbers.

Greg Cundle and Craig Tanner both featured in the midweek Kent Senior Cup win over Chatham, the former also coming off the bench in last weekend’s National League victory over Gateshead.

“I think Craig’s a phenomenal footballer and I’ve been fortunate to watch Greg from the sidelines as a neutral before, but seeing him in training and how effective he is, he looks superb,” said Searle.

“We’ve got competition for places and that’s good, it’s how it should be, they should be fighting for their places.”

Next up is a trip to FC Halifax, who boast the joint