It’s a ‘catch 22’ situation to use an American term. On the one hand, the only available and economic options (Angel+Perez) are nowhere near the level required to play here and contribute on a long term basis (arguably).
On the other hand, we also need to consider the present situation, which is our limited options in attack. It’s a precarious situation, especially if we sustain a couple injuries upfront. What do we do then ?.
So imo, we go the route of signing either of the two. To dismiss it as panic would be naive and foolish since in this case we still have aspiration of silverware this season. God forbid, we lose Messi or Greizmann and Fati to injury.