The 53-year-old is eager to improve the Potters squad as he looks to turn them into European contenders in 2017
Hughes admitted he will be offered players constantly before next month's transfer deadline but, with cash available, will not blow the money on just anyone
He said: "We are constantly looking at opportunities and I am sure we will be getting calls in January
It isn't an easy window to navigate, I have said that before
"You can do good work in January and not get a player over the line but it helps out in the summer
That happened with Xherdan Shaqiri a couple of years ago
"There is money there and if a player becomes available who we feel will help us then I am sure we will be able to get it done
We want players who will make a major impact straight away rather than squad players."
And Hughes has also reiterated the Potters will not be held to ransom by Derby over Lee Grant
The clubs are in talks over the on-loan goalkeeper, whose deal expires next month, but Hughes insists time is running out to do a deal for the 33-year-old.
The manager told a press conference: "We would like to get something done, but they are asking for too much money
We have a fee we feel he is worth - a market value - and we aren't going to be held to ransom.
"If it doesn't change soon then we will have to look at other options."
Grant will feature when Stoke host Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday after a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Southampton.
Marko Arnautovic is suspended after he was sent off in the game but Erik Pieters and Marc Muniesa are expected to be fit after suffering knocks against the Saints
Ibrahim Afellay will play for the under-23s on Friday as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury which has sidelined him since April
Stoke are four points ahead of last season's surprise champions, who have picked up just one point from eight away games, but Hughes remains wary
"It's always difficult after winning the title and Leicester are finding that out," he said
"I don't think there is any fear of them going down - they are just struggling for continuity in terms of results
You can see the ability they have - they will be fine
They will just be a little frustrated."
Source : PA
Source: PA