Max Aarons' move to Bournemouth encapsulated everything that is loved and loathed about the transfer window - it's perhaps ironic that Norwich City had a watching brief.
After years of being forced to listen to speculation surrounding one of their key players, they watched on like the rest of the footballing world as Bournemouth dramatically and ruthlessly hijacked Leeds' move for the 23-year-old.
For the majority of Tuesday, it felt like a reunion with Daniel Farke was on the cards. A medical was scheduled, Leeds were cautiously optimistic and Norwich were happy.
Southampton and Bournemouth then informed Norwich they would match Leeds' offer. Norwich accepted. Then it was down to the player and his representatives - both of who wanted Premier League football from the outset this summer.
Norwich could have sold him sooner. But they held their nerve and weren't willing to buckle on their asking price. For a player with 12 months left on his deal - a £12m package represents excellent value.
This is unlikely to be the last major outgoing for the Canaries. More twists and turns await before the window shuts on September 1.
Both Andrew Omobamidele and Milot Rashica have been linked with moves away throughout the summer. The expectation internally is that neither will be at Carrow Road come the conclusion of the window.
Omobamidele has domestic and overseas interest with Norwich turning down a mega bid for his services in January. Everyone is waiting for the noise to become something more tangible.
The level of interest, with clubs both making themselves known to his agents and Norwich, makes everyone concerned feel that an exit is likely, but not certain. That may explain why David Wagner has opted to push experienced duo Ben Gibson and Shane Duffy ahead of him.
There has been no development on Rashica - with Norwich and Galatasaray yet to find common ground on an agreement. But the feeling is that will happen, especially with the Turkish window running a week longer than in England.
City are determined to ensure they are not lowballed in their valuation of the winger and are hoping the strong will of both Rashica and Gala to strike a deal works in their favour. Fenerbahce and a trio German clubs are also monitoring the situation.
Both Stuart and Zoe Webber confirmed that ending the window in a transfer surplus wasn't necessary - but it would be helpful given the current financial situation at the club.
With Norwich having made loans against future earnings and interest rates swelling drastically, there is a need to raise some funds. The ongoing allotment of new shares will also help once it progresses in the coming weeks and months.
But it will also allow City to put some money into a rainy day pot should they need reinforcements in January and will be utilised to fund other projects away from bringing players to the club.
Given the way Norwich are run as a club, the funds they receive for players has to be split up and go further than for other sides. The millions banked for Aarons will be sliced and diverted into a host of different projects scaling multiple departments.
That is something Webber and City's footballing department accept. At present, they will only dip their toe back into the transfer market should a few specific situations occur between now and the conclusion of the window.
In Aarons' case - Norwich had already done their work to replace him by adding Jack Stacey to their squad. His departure was never going to trigger another foray into the transfer market.
Likewise, should Rashica depart, they won't seek a replacement given Norwich have established a stable of wingers that includes new additions Borja Sainz and Christian Fassnacht.
In fact, the only event that will force them back into the market would be Omobamidele's departure. Work has been ongoing for a prolonged period and they have a shortlist of recruits lined up in the event of the Irish international leaving.
Most supporters would desire another defender anyway - but with Grant Hanley on the road to recovery, Jon Tomkinson and Jaden Warner in reserve - the quality of option to fill a cover spot wouldn't be pass as an upgrade.
It is likely that new recruit would be a left-sided option to challenge with Gibson, with Duffy, Hanley and Tomkinson challenging for that right slot.
There is a feeling Norwich could be tempted into making that addition a loan signing given they haven't utilised any of their available slots so far this summer - but the club remain open to all scenarios should they need to re-enter the market.
Should Tim Krul leave the club, Norwich would also look for an able deputy for Angus Gunn - but that will depend on whether a suitor presents a package that is attractive for the experienced shot-stopper.
Those, at present, are the only scenarios that would take Norwich back into the market.
With weeks to go in the window, there is still much more to play out. Norwich are hoping that the twists and turns to come won't be of a nature to disrupt the planning and strides that Wagner's team has made in the last few weeks.
But Norwich are braced for what is to come. They have contingency plans in place to help them navigate the choppy waters of the final weeks of the window - at its heart, it will be designed not to throw Wagner or his squad off course.
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