Tbf I undestand why the club tried to postpone in buying a new starting midfielder and would only act if an amazing opportunity arises (De Jong?), seeing as half of our defence were leaving and there was so much to do (don't forget Azpi was also rumoured to leave). But with the sudden unavailability of our CMs (injury, suspension, fitness) all this already starting as early as gameweek 5, we needed to act. Hence why we have left it late, but for me it's better to try and solve the problem now late in the window where you have options as to when the window closes where you are stuck with what you have.