PHIL Parkinson doesn’t want to be distracted by takeover talks but admits he is looking forward to tackling the January transfer window.

Ken Anderson yesterday confirmed dialogue is ongoing with potential investors from the Far East and Eastern Europe, raising the hope that Parkinson’s transfer kitty could be increased in the New Year.

The Wanderers boss has not spent a penny on transfer fees since arriving the club last summer because of the restrictions which had been enforced by the EFL.

But having chalked up a first win of the season last weekend the Whites boss is keen to keep focus in the camp as his side take on QPR tomorrow looking to close a six-point gap to safety.

“Our aim is to get as many points as possible, regardless of what is going on,” he told The Bolton News. “Obviously we’re looking at January and hoping to be competitive. If that helps, then great.

“We have got Tim (Breacker, Wanderers’ chief scout) up today and we’re constantly looking at players and looking to speak to people to make sure we’re as strong as we possibly can be.

“I don’t talk to Ken about investors or that kind of thing, more about the team and how we can improve it.

“I am not setting targets. I don’t have a particular position I want to be in by January. Every week I want us to work with players and improve, and if we can do that the league position improves with it.”

Wanderers have no new injury problems and though Josh Vela was given an extra day of recuperation on Monday, he will be available for selection after having an injection in his heel during the Wednesday win.

Jem Karacan comes back into the equation after sitting out last weekend because of a family bereavement and Aaron Wilbraham is back after a hip injury.

It has also been confirmed that Chris Taylor’s absence from the squad in recent weeks has been down to a knee ligament problem. The midfielder is due back in action in around a month.

Parkinson admits the mood around the training ground has been lighter now that a win is on the board in the Championship.

“The longer is goes on, the more frustrated you get,” he said. “It was an almighty effort but it was a reminder of what we must reproduce.”