Great post mate.
Just to clarify though.
I wasn't thinking that we should sign anyone for the sake of more bodies. I would much rather us go after our chosen targets and sign them in the summer if needed.
My post was just a reply to the other end of the scale. Posts that suggest, because no one moved that we would like in our team....then they weren't available.
This isn't the case, and never is. Every player is available.
If we offered 1bn for Messi, and 1m a week in wages... then I'm sure we would be at a table with Barca.