assuming that Mori and Lennon come in then in terms of what felt realistically possible; keeping all our best players, moving certain players on, strengthening the first team squad in key areas, bringing in a quality attacking midfielder, then seems we are only one short. If they had clear targets then there is a chance they may wait till Jan rather than pay out massively for someone they aren't sure of.
It is an optimistic point of view but if you knew you would be getting the right player in a few months would you hold fire on bringing someone in now.
Four promising signings is way over par in the time I have been watching. I know people want a show of ambition from the board but Stones is a sign they are being pushed into that so maybe time to wait and see