The phrase "like a new signing" is a cliche, and Tottenham fans eager for transfer activity may well have rolled their eyes when Mauricio Pochettino suggested this week that agreeing contract extensions with five players is tantamount to securing new recruits.
But, judging by Wednesday's 4-1 win over Roma in San Diego, a few players who have arrived in the last two windows are looking more settled and better able to make telling contributions.
It is common for players who switch cubs, and particularly those who move to the Premier League, to require a period of adjustment.