We'd need to sign 6-7 starters to stay up imo, assuming Diangana goes back and not counting Pereira. It would be helpful if we could get 1 of them in this January. I think Pereira, arguably Furlong, one of Hegazi/Ajayi (alongside a better CB), Gibbs if fully fit (unlikely) and maybe Sawyers if we get a top quality ball-winner alongside him are good enough to start in the PL. Obviously we'd have a ok-ish bench with the likes of Phillips, Livermore, Austin/Zohore.
I honestly think we'll drop into the playoffs though. Brentford and Fulham look stronger to me, and the current run is bringing us closer to where I thought this squad would finish. We'd need to win the next 3 for me to really believe we could finish top 2, and all look like nailed-on draws to me.