This squad is as it stands right now just by the numbers, is at minimum a striker, forward and CB away from what should be a basic squad in the Prem. Doesn't account for players on loan or youth promotion.
20 players this season were what we were running as first team squad, including King as 3rd GK. 20th in minutes played this season was Fabio. LOL. So I think 23 is a decent number, especially when you consider the quality issues we have.
So any transfers out, like Neto and SA, would have to have someone ready to transfer in and ideally another target to help cover a hole...which hopefully they don't fall back on relying on returning loanees (with exception of Mosquera).
Upgrading quality in different positions feels like a distant hope at this stage, just need signings so not stuck in the situation we were Feb-May.