With the transfer window shut all across Europe, squads are mostly finalised. So let’s take a look at the most successful clubs of the summer transfer window 2020.
10. Barcelona
With the arrivals of Sergino Dest, Trincao, Pedri and Miralem Pjanic and the returns of Alena and Coutinho, the Ronald Koeman era at Barcelona looks promising especially with the additions of youth players Riqui Puig and Ronald Araujo.
9. Sevilla
The Europa League winners have been productive in the transfer market, confirming the signings of Suso, Ivan Rakitic, Oscar Rodriguez, Oussama Idrissi and Marcos Acuna the Spanish side looks like a strong team in the La Liga this season.
8. Leeds United
After 16 years away from the Premier League, Leeds United have come back to make a statement. With the signings of Raphinha, Helder Costa, Rodrigo, Robin Koch, Diego Llorente and Jack Harrison, Bielsa’s side looks like strong candidates to retain their position in the Premier League.
7. Bayern Munich
Although they had been dormant since the initial high of signing Leroy Sane, Bayern sprung back to life on the day before deadline day. In 24 hours, they completed the signing of Marc Roca, Eric Maxim Chuopo-Moting, Douglas Costa and most importantly, Buona Sarr to provide cover for the right-back position.
6. Inter
Although not as impactful as their rivals AC Milan, Conte’s Inter have managed to sign Achraf Hakimi, Arturo Vidal, Alexander Kolarov, Matteo Darmian and build up the squad in the form of returnees Ivan Perisic and Radja Nainggolan. Falling short only 1 point behind Juventus last season, Inter could finally get their hands on the Scudetto this time out.
5. Tottenham Hotspur
A rather unexpected inclusion given Daniel Levy’s reluctance to spend on transfers, Spurs have completed some seriously decent deals this summer. Signing Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale from Madrid tops off a transfer window that has seen additions in the form of Matt Doherty from Wolves, Pierre Emile Hojberg, Joe Hart and the one to top it all off, a backup striker in the form of Carlos Vinicius. Spurs do look like genuine top-four contenders this season.
4. AC Milan
The once titans of Europe have begun their climb back to the top in the form of shrewd investments in the transfer market. With the likes of Sandro Tonali, Simon Kjær, Brahim Diaz, Alexis Saelemaekers and Diogo Dalot having been newly recruited, it looks likely that Milan will challenge for at least the top four, along with the knockout stages of the Europa League.
3. Villareal
Considering the sort of money that Villareal have spent, they’ve had some of the best quality. With the likes of Danny Parejo, Francis Coquelin, Takefusa Kubo, Juan Foyth and Parvis Estupinan joining the club, Unai Emery has great expectations on his shoulders to take the Yellow Submarine back to Champions League football.
2. Everton
If the initial boost is something to go by, then Everton have been one of the smartest conductors of business. Signing James Rodriguez for free, along with Allan, Ben Godfrey, Doucoure and Nkounkou, Don Carlo has his sights set on Europe as the Toffees look the best they’ve been in recent memory.
1. Chelsea
The Blues have been the most active club in the transfer window across Europe. Spending over €250 million on reinforcements, Frank Lampard now has some healthy expectations to fulfil. With the signing of Havertz, Ziyech, Werner, Mendy, Silva, Chilwell and Sarr, Chelsea look like a team well worth challenging for the top of the league.
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