Then we are idiots.
Maybe.
Or maybe we're looking at players like Belfodil who aren't out-and-out number 9s?
And maybe the quality that was available this window is only the likes of Belfodil (I happen to be pretty sure that we've bid for another player I can guarantee hardly anyone will have heard of, who plays for Nice) and plays a very similar role as a wide forward.
But maybe the fact that the clubs don't want to sell midway through a campaign, or that the quality that was available isn't better than what we've currently got, is why no moves have happened.
I'm just saying, there will be reasons. And it won't be because "we're idiots".
I'm holding out hope, but realistically I reckon our business is done. I'm not saying I agree 100% if that is the case, but I will trust the coaching staff's judgement.