When the transfer window shuts on Monday evening, the Newcastle United narrative will be about how surprisingly proactive the club were in the middle of a pandemic.
But for all the plaudits about recruiting Callum Wilson and Jamal Lewis - who have genuinely strengthened this side - how about a word for the oddest aspect of the window: that there was no serious anxiety about the future of Allan Saint-Maximin?
Make no mistake, you could add Saint-Maximin to almost any side in the Premier League and he would enhance them.
In terms of ability and technique there aren't too many better - see his brilliant first goal against Burnley, which eased any suggestions Saturday night was going to be a struggle - but he has also shown himself to be made of the right stuff to prosper when the chips are down.
That was always the question when he played in Ligue 1. Micah Richards, Sky's knowledgeable pundit, said on their matchday coverage he had spoken to Patrick Vieira about Saint-Maximin and his former Nice manager raised question marks about end product.
They also doubted his attitude and willingness to comply with a team ethic but canny management and allowing him a platform to flourish has unlocked the best in him on Tyneside.
And we're not just talking about a flurry of performances now. He's been consistently excellent for 14 months at Newcastle - a game changer on so many occasions, not least when he was needed last night. After some had questioned him following the Brighton debacle, it was an emphatic response.
When Newcastle previously imported this well, it didn't take long for other clubs to come sniffing.
But Saint-Maximin is settled and will have noted the high-quality buys the club made in the summer. His link play with Wilson for the second goal against Burnley illustrated the importance of bringing in a focal point in the attack who knows the runs to make and the pressure to apply.
Long-term (his contract runs to 2025) you feel this is a player with Europa or Champions League aspirations and to do that, realistically, United will need to be taken over or have a season in the vein of the 2011/12 campaign.
But there's a lot to be said for the fact the player isn't agitating to make a move, unlike stars who have made a similar impact in the past. He appreciates the stage and the support - both of fans, team-mates and the manager.
That means United fans can enjoy the performances without worry about the next set of links. It's so refreshing to have a player of his quality, winning Premier League matches without having to worry about his immediate future.
