From Chelsea's insane spending to PSG's perfect summer: Grading the transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs
It's been a wild summer of comings and goings in Europe — so who did the best deals — and who made an absolute mess of the market?
The transfer window has closed — in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues, at least — and now the first international break is upon us, which means this is a perfect time to reflect on one of the craziest summers in football history.
The emergence of Saudi Arabia as a major power in the market was arguably the major talking point, with the Pro League's pursuit of many high-profile players bringing with it both positives and negatives for Europe's elite.
On the one hand, the Public Investment Fund's (PIF) willingness to pay over the odds for thirty-something reserves was a huge boost for those looking to clear some dead wood. At the same time, the incredible amount of money on offer in Saudi Arabia proved an unwelcome distraction for some top teams, as it led to key men looking to leave.
On top of that, there was also the usual in-house drama in Europe, with Chelsea's new owners embarking on another historic spending spree that put several noses out of joint once again.
So, who coped well with the chaos? And who made a mess of the market? GOAL ranks and grades the business done by the 15 biggest clubs on the continent...
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