James Husband arrival at Norwich City certainly plugs a gap in Daniel Farke's squad.
When the Canaries opted out of a deal to sign Mitchell Dijks on a permanent deal it was inevitable that another left back would be entering the building before that Championship opener at Fulham.
The fact Husband has arrived more than three weeks before the start of the season should give the player enough time to settle into his new surroundings to take up his slot on the left side of Daniel Farke's back four. Harry Toffolo might have something to say about that but Husband hasn't come to Carrow Road to sit on the bench again.
The former Doncaster Rovers defender made just one Premier League appearance last season thanks to a shoulder injury and the form of George Friend.
He says he is ready to be plunged into the heat of a Championship battle - City fans will certainly hope so.
See how they reacted to him signing a three-year deal at Carrow Road...
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