The Villa chief is leaving no stone unturned as he to tries to
strengthen next month and West Brom skipper Curtis Davies and
Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley are among his potential
targets.
O'Neill said: "We haven't got a strong enough squad and outside of
Olof Mellberg and a couple of others, we have a very young side.
"They are showing a great willingness and ability but we do need
strengthening for every single reason under the sun."
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has admitted to being "worried"
ahead of the daunting looking festive programme as his side look to
stop their gradual slide down the Barclays Premiership table.
O'Neill conceded he felt at his lowest ebb since taking charge of
Villa four months ago after the home defeat by Bolton on Saturday
left the midlands club in ninth spot.
They have failed to win in six games and now have to face leaders
Manchester United, in-form Tottenham and second-placed Chelsea in
the next fortnight in addition to bottom-of-the-table
Charlton.
O'Neill has always been aware that his side would hit a rocky patch
and he is desperate to bring in new blood during the January
transfer window.
He said: "I've been worried since the start of the season. This is
the situation we find ourselves in. We were only able to add
Stiliyan Petrov to the squad in terms of buying anyone.