Is Edwards on loan from Spurs? As I see it, we have four permanent signings this transfer window with one loaned back.
Here are the ins and outs:
IN:
Edwards (Loan)
McLean > (Permanent, but loaned back)
Hernandez (Permanent)
Srbeny (Permanent)
Leitner (Loan)
Power (Permanent)
OUT :
Pritchard
Jerome
Naismith Loan
Wildschut Loan
Martin Loan
Four permanent signings in, but one loaned back and one for the U23s. Two loans in, with Leitner a possible permanent deal in the summer if it works out.
Two permanent sales out and three loans out but back in summer unless they turn into permanent deals.
Though these deals happened separately I'd guess that the overall shape had been planned in advance. DF was spotted with Hernandez way back and possible striker deals were in the background all along. DF coached Leitner at Dortmund, so I suspect that was also planned ahead.
With Maddison doing so well, Pritchard could be sold (and he wanted to go) for £11-12m plus £2m in add-ons. Jerome was also sold for £1.5m plus £.5m in add-ons. Those sales, plus the wages saved on all 5 players going out, provided enough money for all of the incoming players to move the restructuring on. Later installments will provide money for more restructuring in the summer, without having to sell first.
Some of the overall profit may go into the general budget, but a large portion should be available for new players, given the emphasis on football needs being the first priority.