'Somewhat underwhelming' - a 5/10 window

A hard-fought point at Elland Road against Champions League opposition on Saturday felt like a real statement.

For large spells, it was difficult to tell who had just come up and who had been mixing it with Europe's elite for the past couple of years - and that in itself is a huge positive. We'll certainly take it. On a lighter note, it also spared a few awkward conversations at home, with my other half being a Geordie!

Attention now shifts to the transfer window. True to the spirit of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, the late bid for Harry Wilson had fans refreshing their feeds until the last minute.

In the end, it wasn't to be, which is a real shame as another winger would have been a welcome addition. You would have thought we might have learned our lesson after the infamous Dan James saga all those years ago.

That said, there are plenty of positives to reflect on. Of the new arrivals, Sean Longstaff, Anton Stach, Lukas Nmecha and Gabriel Gudmundsson have all made strong first impressions, particularly in the matches against Everton and Newcastle. We'll quietly skip over the Sheffield Wednesday game...

All eyes now are on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor, as the expectation is that both will soon open their accounts and settle into goalscoring rhythm.

There were some difficult goodbyes too. Junior Firpo leaving on a free, despite two strong seasons, was a bitter pill to swallow, while the departure of Largie Ramazani felt equally harsh given the effort and commitment he always showed.

Overall, the transfer window has delivered a competitive starting XI, but concerns remain over whether the squad has the depth required to withstand the demands of a Premier League season.

When measured against the ambitious recruitment we have seen from clubs like Sunderland, this window does feel somewhat underwhelming.

The hope among supporters is that the 49ers ownership group can prove those doubts wrong. For now, though, many are left questioning the direction of the club.

On early reflection, it feels like a 5/10 window - with the potential to rise should the new arrivals settle quickly and make a telling impact.

Molly Whitmore is a regular contributor on BBC Radio Leeds - find all their audio here