[Slick_Footwork]

We made a great signing on deadline day in September in Steven Alzate on loan from Brighton.

Unfortunately that deal was submitted after the deadline

Am I hopeful of any deals today going through on time today? I wouldn't hold my breath but I'm sure we'll see at least 1 incoming.

With the domino effect of deadline day, I suspect things will go to the wire again. We're probably still pushing for a deal for O'Brien, but have Chalobah waiting in the wings as an alternative. Always risky business as lots of Championship sides are all in the loan market for the same players.

In addition, I suspect we're desperately ringing around for a winger to come in on loan, with Phillips injured and Grady and Grant equally useless.

On the subject of Grant, could he be sold at the last minute? Stoke were linked and will have cash if the Souttar sale to Leicester goes through. Wouldn't surprise me if he is sold at the last minute, just like Callum Robinson was in September. Those last minute deals are great for the cash just to be "forgotten" about.

I really do think we need at least 2 or 3 first teamers to come in if we're to have a proper promotion push. That's not going to happen as our finances will only stretch to players who nobody else wants.