WHIPPANY -- The New York Red Bulls are on the move in search of players to reinforce their squad as Major League Soccer's Secondary Transfer Window opened Monday.

Following a recent game, Red Bulls Head Coach Jesse Marsch pointed to his club's need for reinforcements in certain positions, adding that the team will be exploring various options for players to bring in this current transfer window.

"We have room to make improvements, so we're working hard to get that done," Marsch said. "We want to bring in people that are able to adjust immediately because we need help now."

The transfer window, which will be open through Aug. 9, allows MLS teams to request transfers from both domestic players and players playing in other countries. Teams are also allowed to loan and sell their players to MLS teams and teams abroad, as well as make non-player related trades, such as draft pick and money swaps.

As the MLS season rolls on and the Red Bulls (8-8-2) look to find a way to improve their standings in the Eastern Conference, where they currently sit in seventh place. New York is placing a strong focus on signing players that can make an immediate impact on the team.

Only one day into the transfer window, the Red Bulls have not mentioned any players as possible additions as of yet, but it is more than likely that some names will starting floating around in the near future.

"We're not going to comment on that," Marsch said when asked about possible transfers that the Red Bulls might be planning.

While most attention has now turned to who New York will be bringing in, there has also been much talk of players possibly leaving the Red Bulls.

Recently, Red Bulls defender Brandon Allen has been linked with a move to Minnesota United on loan for the rest of the season. Despite being a key player to the Red Bulls' USL team this season, Allen has only played seven minutes in the MLS this season for the first team club, and a loan move seems possible at this point.

There have also been reports of Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence generating interest from English Premier League and Championship clubs, with second division Bristol City looking the most interested.