I would argue that trying to replicate or even replace Mahrez, possibly the most skilful player we have ever had, is a waste of time. Of the players we have signed, only Perez cost real money, and whilst he was overpriced, he has been a contributor.
I like Lookman, he does have skills, and why folk on here write him off I fail to understand. I am happy to see this as a transition season when the new signings like Daka and Lookman get established, and, just as importantly, the players we have lost to extended injury absences like Riccardo, Barnes, JJ and Fofana get back to their previous levels of performance.
The downside of this is that we may lose Youri, but I think that with the squad we have got we are more than capable of competing for a top four place. Based on this season, only Arsenal and West Ham look any good, and WH are already starting to wobble because of their weak squad. I see nothing to fear from Everton, Brighton or Spuds
Six points from the next two games would be a good start, but as always with our team, there are no such things as certainties. Remember our last home game v the Toon.