I think the remaining games of this season will tell us what we need before we go out and say we need 9 in.
We definitely need ;
2 centre backs & 1 DCM. IF we can get to safety or play Patterson & Mykolenko more for the rest of season we will know more about their roles next year. Dele has come in as the #10 you have mentioned.
It’s been a horrible, horrible season but i can’t remember many games we’ve had Gray, Richarlison, DCL & a solid midfield. The defence has been wank all season so if we can sort that properly & get the above fit for large portions of the season the difference will be night & day.