Frustrating thing is the longer it takes them the higher the chance of relegation. They need to just get it bought and invest before we're too far gone.
I would hope that the only involvement ashley will have on any transfers in January is stumping up the wallpaper cash knowing that it will be repaid once the takeover is complete. If he is indeed just putting the money in for transfers, he should have fuck all to do with the ins and outs of wages offered etc.