Throughout the past week, all of the noise around Leeds United and the end of the transfer window centred on Mykhailo Mudryk. Despite question marks on depth at left-back and centre-forward, it seemed it would be Mudryk or nothing at Elland Road.
Then it became clear Wilfried Gnonto, arguably the one player in the squad with legitimate concerns about his game time this season, was of interest to Fiorentina. The equation seemed simple: Gnonto would only go if Mudryk could be acquired.
It will be fascinating to see how Mudryk does with Tottenham. There always felt like an inherent risk to Leeds taking on a player like that after so long on the sidelines.
It was bold of Leeds to send Gnonto to Italy in advance of any prospective transfer, especially with hopes of Mudryk arriving fading. It was ultimately the right thing to do in achieving the deal they wanted to do for Jean-Matteo Bahoya.
Time will tell whether Bahoya proves more effective than Gnonto. The underlying data the Frenchman has produced in the Bundesliga is eye-catching, but he is young and will need to show he has the physicality required in the Premier League.
The fee is not eye-watering either, while the fact it is a loan does give Leeds an exit route if it does not pan out. On the flipside, if he proves to be a revelation, club sources are confident he would trigger the obligation and become a Leeds player for good.
