Had Everton fans been told that wingers from Bayer Leverkusen and Crystal Palace would arrive this summer to bolster Rafa Benitez's side, excitement would have been incredibly high.
They desperately need wingers - and quality ones at that.
Owner Farhad Moshiri is incredibly ambitious, best highlighted by the fact he has sanctioned spending of more than £500million since he became majority shareholder in 2016.
Bayer Leverkusen's Damarai Gray (left) and former Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend (right) are closing in on sealing summer moves to join Rafa Benitez at Everton
Asmir Begovic (left) is close to making the move to Merseyside from Bournemouth on a free
Benitez was pragmatic in his first press conference as Everton boss regarding transfer spend
Money appeared no object.