"I do not know the exact time to be honest of when that becomes a fully justifiable analysis, but for me it is too early to make strong conclusions from that transfer window. "I would probably say see where we are at the end of the season, but, even still, probably six months into next season you will have a clearer idea because you could look at Lewis Hall and say that didn't work initially but for me that was always a long-term signing and various other players [are the same]. Anthony Gordon took time to become the player that he is now. "I think patience is needed, but that is a rare commodity these days with transfers. I understand with the outlay people will say you shouldn't need patience and understanding, but I think, with most transfers, there has to be an element of that."

Source: BBC February 06, 2026 10:22 UTC