Benitez has said it was important to add reinforcements in January to keep them clear of the danger zone but the club have so far brought in only Chelsea midfielder Kenedy on loan.
"It's not ideal to go to Jan. 31 when you've been working for months preparing names and analysing players," he told British media. "We can't change what has been going on here for a while but I'm confident we can do something."
Benitez said he had spoken to owner Mike Ashley about potential targets and added that he intended to stay in charge even if new signings did not materialise.
"My future is very simple and very clear - still we have one day for doing business. After that, still we can analyse where we are," the Spaniard added.
"But I don't think that will change too much because I have a responsibility to the fans, to the players, to the club. I understand. I have been here for a while and I understand the feelings of everyone."
(Writing by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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