There is a massive amount to be done close season, I think personally we will be able to get more done if we qualify for Europe. You can attract better players and the board will have to realise buying more players is a must if we want to do well in the competition.
I think overall if you look at the season whether it be from positions, points, style of play etc... Finishing 5th and having more points than last season is progression, you could call it a small one but any progression is good. Even finishing 6th could be seen as better than last season because this season it will get you in the Europa League.