I think AP would have been quick to raise this if it were a concern? I think the lack of signings is purely AP not being able to attract the players he wants to Saints while we are in L1 and on -10 points. I would hope that AP is looking at the better players around and almost competing with CCC sides for a signature (This will be tough in our current plight)
If we are top 6 by Jan then better players maybe convinced to join, however I don’t believe we will be top 6 unless 'better' players sign now.
You could see a domino effect if we can attract/bribe a 'big'(ish) name to sign - may convince others tempted that we are ambitious and going places?