Realistically, clubs know we are at a huge disadvantage because of AFCON and Salah, Mane & Keita gone. Buying now increases the price of any player we are interested in because they know our situation is desperate!
We really ought to look to loan players, that way we aren't being ripped off and we can install a to buy option if whom we loan, do well with us.
We know the likes of Real Madrid and Barca are desperate to offload players from their wage roll... I'd be looking to a sneaky loan for the likes of Dembele &/or Jovic.