Ranking Europe's Top Clubs on Their 2014 Summer Transfer Window Deals
If you want to keep up with the movers and shakers of European football, read this slideshow, which will power rank AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur based on their summer transfer window.
The transfer activity of the clubs will be subjectively ranked via two key factors:
- Economic efficiency of the transfer.
- Transferred footballer's quality.
15. Paris Saint-Germain
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| David Luiz | Chelsea | €49.5/£39.2M |
| Serge Aurier | Toulouse | Loan |
David Luiz, 27, is a hit-and-miss centre-back who showed his true colours in Brazil's 7-1 defeat to Germany at the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
Seven years ago, he played under the name David Marinho during the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Now we know why he was excluded from the outstanding players list, per FIFA.
Serge Aurier, 21, can play right-back, centre-back and right wing-back. Outstanding going forward, the Ivorian could be moved upfield later in his career, a la Gareth Bale.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Christophe Jallet | Lyon | €1.5/£1.2M |
| Alex | AC Milan | Free Transfer |
| Jeremy Menez | AC Milan | Free Transfer |
| Kingsley Coman | Juventus | Free Transfer |
| Alphonse Areola | Bastia | Loan |
| Hervin Ongenda | Bastia | Loan |
| Youssouf Sabaly | Evian Thonon Gaillard | Loan |
14. Manchester United
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Angel Di Maria | Real Madrid | €75.5/£59.7M |
| Luke Shaw | Southampton | €37.9/£27M |
| Ander Herrera | Athletic Bilbao | €36.6/£29M |
| Marcos Rojo | Sporting Lisbon | €20/£15.9M |
| Daley Blind | Ajax | €17.6/£14M |
| Radamel Falcao | Monaco | Loan |
Angel Di Maria, 26, is the perfect player for fantasy Premier League. The Argentine international is always looking to make piercing passes and is active in possession, averaging 54.5 passes per game. He has the quality to record 15-20 assists in league play this season.
Luke Shaw, 19, showed up at Manchester United unfit, per ESPN, which was an awful first impression to make on manager Louis van Gaal. The English left-back will need several seasons under his belt before people make a definitive judgement on him being a success or a flop.
Ander Herrera, 25, is an all-round Spanish midfielder who is a scoring threat, creative outlet, dribbler and wins back possession.
Marcos Rojo, 24, was one of Argentina's best players at the FIFA World Cup. While there have been questions over his status as an elite footballer, he has settled in well.
Daley Blind, 24, relies on being in position and his high football IQ. The Dutch utility player suits Van Gaal's system.
Radamel Falcao, 28, is an exorbitant signing, but it makes United one of the must-watch teams in Europe. United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward's hero must be Real president Florentino Perez.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Danny Welbeck | Arsenal | €20.2/£16M |
| Shinji Kagawa | Borussia Dortmund | €8/£6.4M |
| Alexander Buttner | Dynamo Moscow | £4.4M |
| Bebe | Benfica | €3/£2.4M |
| Patrice Evra | Juventus | €1.9/£1.5M |
| Federico Macheda | Cardiff City | Free Transfer |
| Nemanja Vidic | Inter Milan | Free Transfer |
| Rio Ferdinand | Queens Park Rangers | Free Transfer |
| Angelo Henriquez | Dinamo Zagreb | Loan |
| Javier Hernandez | Real Madrid | Loan |
| Michael Keane | Burnley | Loan |
| Nani | Sporting Lisbon | Loan |
| Nick Powell | Leicester City | Loan |
| Tom Cleverley | Aston Villa | Loan |
| Wilfried Zaha | Crystal Palace | Loan |
13. Barcelona
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Luis Suarez | Liverpool | €81/£64.1M |
| Jeremy Mathieu | Valencia | €20/£15.8M |
| Thomas Vermaelen | Arsenal | €18.9/£15M |
| Ivan Rakitic | Sevilla | €18/£14.3M |
| Claudio Bravo | Real Sociedad | €12/£9.5M |
| Marc-Andre ter Stegen | Borussia Monchengladbach | €12/£9.5M |
| Douglas Pereira | Sao Paulo | €4/£3.2M |
Luis Suarez, 27, has baggage but the Uruguayan remains one of the best footballers in the world.
Jeremy Mathieu, 30, is a modest professional who is tall, passes well and experienced. But he is not a €20 million-rated defender.
Thomas Vermaelen, 28, has no match fitness, and his injury record is a red flag. The Belgian could end up being a Gabriel Milito-like purchase.
Ivan Rakitic, 26, is one of the best signings of the summer transfer window. He is a world-class midfielder, so to sign him for €18 million is a great bit of business. He is currently averaging 96.3 passes for Barca.
Claudio Bravo, 31, has a great track record for Chile and Real Sociedad. However, he is prone to unforced errors and is not a world-class goalkeeper.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 22, could be Germany's future No. 1 and should win Barcelona's No. 1 position easily.
Douglas: Don't know enough about him.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Alexis Sanchez | Arsenal | €44.2/£35M |
| Cesc Fabregas | Chelsea | €34.1/£27M |
| Bojan Krkic | Stoke City | €3.8/£3M |
| Jonathan dos Santos | Villarreal | €2/£1.6M |
| Isaac Cuenca | Deportivo La Coruna | Free Transfer |
| Keirrison | Coritiba | Free Transfer |
| Oier Olazabal | Granada | Free Transfer |
| Alex Song | West Ham United | Loan |
| Cristian Tello | Porto | Loan |
| Denis Suarez | Sevilla | Loan |
| Gerard Deulofeu | Sevilla | Loan |
| Ibrahim Afellay | Olympiacos | Loan |
12. Real Madrid
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| James Rodriguez | Monaco | €80/£63.4M |
| Toni Kroos | Bayern Munich | €25/£19.8M |
| Keylor Navas | Levante | €10/£7.9M |
| Javier Hernandez | Manchester United | Loan |
James Rodriguez, 23, was Colombia's best player at the FIFA World Cup, scoring six times. But he is in the zone when it comes to creating goals, which is what Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale expect.
Toni Kroos, 24, is averaging 74.3 passes per game in La Liga, and the German is a deep-lying playmaking threat.
Keylor Navas, 27, is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, whereas Iker Casillas is in decline. The Costa Rican deserves a starting run in the first team.
Chicharito, 26, went from one bench to another. The Mexico international needs to consider signing for a mid-tier European club where he will play week in, week out.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Angel Di Maria | Manchester United | €75.5/£60M |
| Alvaro Morata | Juventus | €20/£15.8M |
| Xabi Alonso | Bayern Munich | €8/£6.4M |
| Nuri Sahin | Borussia Dortmund | €7/£5.5M |
| Jesus Fernandez | Levante | €500K/£397K |
| Diego Lopez | AC Milan | Free Transfer |
| Casemiro | Porto | Loan |
| Denis Cheryshev | Villarreal | Loan |
11. Liverpool
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Mario Balotelli | AC Milan | €20/£16M |
| Adam Lallana | Southampton | €31.6/£25M |
| Dejan Lovren | Southampton | €25.3/£20M |
| Lazar Markovic | Benfica | €25.3/£20M |
| Alberto Moreno | Sevilla | €15.1/£12M |
| Emre Can | Bayer Leverkusen | €12.31/£9.75M |
| Divock Origi | Lille | €12.7/£10M |
| Rickie Lambert | Southampton | €5.1/£4M |
| Javier Manquillo | Atletico Madrid | Loan |
Mario Balotelli, 24, is a troubled Italian centre-forward, but he finished marvellously against Ludogorets Razgrad. It is a last chance saloon for Balotelli at a major European club, so it is imperative he plays well.
From a talent perspective, he represents far better value for money than Arsenal spending €20.2/£16 million on Danny Welbeck.
Adam Lallana, 26, is a technician and was a great footballer at Southampton, but the Englishman is overpriced as a £25 million-valued midfielder.
Dejan Lovren, 25, resembles more of the Lyon Lovren than the Southampton Lovren at Liverpool. The Croatian international played his worst football at Lyon, so he needs to up his game at Liverpool.
Lazar Markovic, 20, is a fleet-footed Serbian footballer who can go on long dribbles. He may take a season or two before he finally shows his full potential.
Emre Can, 20, is a complete midfielder who can charge past opposing players and consistently win back the ball. However, the German will be out injured for the foreseeable future.
Divock Origi, 19, is a promising Belgian centre-forward who has scored two goals and registered an assist in four games on loan at Lille this season.
Rickie Lambert, 32, is living his boyhood dream of playing for Liverpool. The Englishman needs to at least threaten the goals when he is subbed on.
Javier Manquillo, 20, was a backup to Juanfran last season. On loan at Liverpool, the Spanish right-back looks like one of the loans of the season.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Luis Suarez | Barcelona | €81/£64.1M |
| Daniel Agger | Brondby | €3.8/£3M |
| Pepe Reina | Bayern Munich | €2.5/£2M |
| Martin Kelly | Crystal Palace | €1.9/£1.5M |
| Jack Robinson | Queens Park Rangers | €1.3/£1M |
| Conor Coady | Huddersfield Town | €630/£500K |
| Andre Wisdom | West Bromwich Albion | Loan |
| Brad Smith | Swindon Town | Loan |
| Divock Origi | Lille | Loan |
| Iago Aspas | Sevilla | Loan |
| Joao Carlos Teixeira | Brighton & Hove Albion | Loan |
| Jordon Ibe | Derby County | Loan |
| Luis Alberto | Malaga | Loan |
| Oussama Assaidi | Stoke City | Loan |
| Sebastian Coates | Sunderland | Loan |
| Tiago Ilori | Bordeaux | Loan |
10. Tottenham Hotspur
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Ben Davies | Swansea City | Gylfi Sigurdsson [1] |
| Federico Fazio | Sevilla | €10.1/£8M |
| Benjamin Stambouli | Montpellier | €5.9/£4.7M |
| Eric Dier | Sporting Lisbon | €5/£4M |
| DeAndre Yedlin | Seattle Sounders | €3.2/£2.5M |
Ben Davies, 21, was involved in an uncommon €12.7/£10 million-valued trade with Gylfi Sigurdsson, per David Hytner at The Guardian. The Welsh left-back provides real competition to Danny Rose.
Federico Fazio, 27, is an imposing Argentine centre-back, though he makes too many errors.
However, Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino turned Dejan Lovren from one of the worst Ligue 1 defenders into an elite defender at Southampton. Could it be the same with Fazio?
Benjamin Stambouli, 24, leads by example and will provide added reinforcement to Pochettino's midfield.
Eric Dier, 20, is one of the shrewdest summer transfer steals. Rock solid at the back, and given that he is English, he stands to make Spurs a big profit if they opt to sell him.
DeAndre Yedlin: Haven't seen enough of him, but he flashed moments of brilliance for the United States at the FIFA World Cup.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Sandro | Queens Park Rangers | €12.7/£10M |
| Gylfi Sigurdsson | Swansea City | Ben Davies [1] |
| Jake Livermore | Hull City | €10.1/£8M |
| Iago Falque | Genoa | €5.1/£4M |
| Michael Dawson | Hull City | €5.1/£4M |
| Zeki Fryers | Crystal Palace | €3.8/£3M |
| Heurelho Gomes | Watford | Free Transfer |
| Lewis Holtby | Hamburg | Loan |
9. Juventus
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Alvaro Morata | Real Madrid | €20/£15.8M |
| Stefano Sturaro | Genoa | €5.5/£4.4M |
| Patrice Evra | Manchester United | €1.9/£1.5M |
| Roberto Pereyra | Udinese | Loan |
| Romulo | Hellas Verona | Loan |
| Kingsley Coman | Paris Saint-Germain | Free Transfer |
Alvaro Morata, 21, has yet to make a lasting impression at Juventus, but he did score a hat-trick in a friendly game. When the Spaniard is fully fit, expect him to be firing on all cylinders
Stefano Sturaro, 21, has upside as an incisive passer, but he needs to work on retaining possession.
Patrice Evra, 33, lacks the dynamism of Kwadwo Asamoah. However, being an experienced Frenchman, Evra can help guide Paul Pogba and Coman.
Roberto Pereyra, 23, is a technically gifted Argentine who glides past opposing players. He can also split open defences having accumulated six assists last season.
Romulo, 27, is a high IQ Brazilian footballer who helps team cohesiveness. Last season, he was overshadowed by Juan Iturbe, Jorginho and Luca Toni.
Kingsley Coman, 18, was a livewire in Juventus' 1-0 win over Chievo Verona. Is the Frenchman another Pogba-esque Bosman win for Juve?
8. Manchester City
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Eliaquim Mangala | Porto | €40.1/£32M |
| Fernando Reges | Porto | €15.2/£12M |
| Willy Caballero | Malaga | €7.6/£6M |
| Bruno Zuculini | Racing Club | €1.9/£1.5M |
| Bacary Sagna | Arsenal | Free Transfer |
| Frank Lampard | New York City | Loan |
Eliaquim Mangala, 23, is as inconsistent as David Luiz. With Mangala, it's either a 9/10 or 2/10 performance. There are so many errors from the French international centre-back that it is inconceivable his transfer stock rose to £32 million.
Fernando, 27, is an underrated Brazilian defensive midfielder, who would have received more plaudits if he was English. His positioning is excellent and he is a passing outlet in midfield (completes 92.7 percent of his 50 passes per game).
Willy Caballero, 32, proved his worth at Malaga. The Argentine is a better goalkeeper than Joe Hart, who has been on a downhill spiral.
Bruno Zuculini: Don't know enough about him.
Bacary Sagna, 31, is essentially semi-retired, given he will be spending most of this season on the bench.
Frank Lampard, 36, is one of the greatest Premier League footballers ever. In the twilight of his career, his goal is now to spread the world game in the United States, where it is a minority sport.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Javi Garcia | FC Zenit | €15/£11.9M |
| Jack Rodwell | Sunderland | €12.6/£10M |
| Costel Pantilimon | Sunderland | Free Transfer |
| Gareth Barry | Everton | Free Transfer |
| Joleon Lescott | West Bromwich Albion | Free Transfer |
| Alvaro Negredo | Valencia | Loan |
| Bruno Zuculini | Valencia | Loan |
| Jason Denayer | Celtic | Loan |
| John Guidetti | Celtic | Loan |
| Marcos Lopes | Lille | Loan |
| Micah Richards | Fiorentina | Loan |
7. Arsenal
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Alexis Sanchez | Barcelona | €44.2/£35M |
| Calum Chambers | Southampton | €20.2/£16M |
| Danny Welbeck | Manchester United | €20.2/£16M |
| Mathieu Debuchy | Newcastle United | €15.2/£12M |
| David Ospina | Nice | €4/£3.2M |
Alexis Sanchez, 25, routinely breaks open opposing defences with his skill, trickery and technical prowess. The Chile international's goal in a 2-2 draw against Manchester City was amazing.
Calum Chambers, 19, is composed on the ball and versatile. Signed as a right-back, the English international looks class as a centre-back and has the traits to be a defensive midfielder. The only concern is: what if he is pigeon-holed into a utility role?
Danny Welbeck, 23, could be Arsenal's answer to Daniel Sturridge. Both English footballers had their development stunted due to being shifted out wide. In reality, both are No. 9s.
Mathieu Debuchy, 29, is a serviceable right-back. However, the French international's ankle ligament damage opens up the chance for either Chambers, or Hector Bellerin.
David Ospina, 26, will get his chance because Wojciech Szczesny goes through patches of inconsistent play. One of Colombia's best goalkeepers in recent memory, Arsenal signed Ospina as an economically efficient transfer fee.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Thomas Vermaelen | Barcelona | €18.9/£15M |
| Johan Djourou | Hamburg | €2.8/£2.2M |
| Ignasi Miquel | Norwich City | €1.9/£1.5M |
| Thomas Eisfeld | Fulham | €1M/£790K |
| Bacary Sagna | Manchester City | Free Transfer |
| Chuks Aneke | Zulte Zaregem | Free Transfer |
| Lukasz Fabianski | Swansea City | Free Transfer |
| Nicklas Bendtner | Wolfsburg | Free Transfer |
| Zak Ansah | Charlton Athletic | Free Transfer |
| Austin Lipman | Boreham Wood | Loan |
| Benik Afobe | MK Dons | Loan |
| Carl Jenkinson | West Ham United | Loan |
| Jon Toral | Brentford | Loan |
| Kristoffer Olsson | Midtjylland | Loan |
| Ryo Miyaichi | Twente | Loan |
| Wellington Silva | Almeria | Loan |
6. AC Milan
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Giacomo Bonaventura | Atalanta | €7/£5.6M |
| Adil Rami | Valencia | €4.25/£3.4M |
| Fernando Torres | Chelsea | Loan |
| Marco van Ginkel | Chelsea | Loan |
| Pablo Armero | Udinese | Loan |
| Alex | Paris Saint-Germain | Free Transfer |
| Diego Lopez | Real Madrid | Free Transfer |
| Jeremy Menez | Paris Saint-Germain | Free Transfer |
| Michael Agazzi | Chievo Verona | Free Transfer |
Giacomo Bonaventura, 25, is a direct and incisive left-sided Italian who needs to be more productive to justify a regular starting position at AC Milan.
Adil Rami, 28, is an experienced French centre-back who can shore up Milan's defence. Given how shambolic the defending was in a 5-4 win over Parma, expect Rami to be afforded an extended starting run.
Fernando Torres, 30, has a point to prove after an Andriy Shevchenko-like spell at Chelsea. The issue for the Spaniard is Shevchenko carried his terrible form with him to Milan.
Marco van Ginkel, 21, was lost in the shuffle after his long-term injury and Chelsea's packed midfield. The Dutch international has the ability to transition into an elite box-to-box midfielder.
Pablo Armero, 27, was a one-season wonder after a world-class 2011-12 season, in which he created 10 goals. The Colombian has not even reached five assists since.
Alex, 32, is a physical Brazilian centre-back who provides an aerial presence for Milan.
Diego Lopez, 32, is generally always a reliable goalkeeper, but the Spaniard was awful in the 5-4 win over Parma. He should still be at Real Madrid, given Iker Casillas should have been sold on form.
Jeremy Menez, 27, is playing the best football of his career. The French centre-forward has already scored three times in his opening two Serie A games.
Michael Agazzi, 30, was projected to be a starter prior to the signing of Lopez. While Agazzi has the prototypical height, the Italian does not inspire confidence.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Mario Balotelli | Liverpool | €20/£16M |
| Bryan Cristante | Benfica | €6/£4.8M |
| Kevin Constant | Trabzonspor | €2.5/£2M |
| Bakaye Traore | Bursaspor | Free Transfer |
| Kaka | Orlando City | Free Transfer |
| Kingsley Boateng | NAC Breda | Free Transfer |
| Urby Emanuelson | Roma | Free Transfer |
| Alessandro Matri | Genoa | Loan |
| Antonio Nocerino | Torino | Loan |
| Didac Vila | Eibar | Loan |
| Gabriel | Carpi | Loan |
| Robinho | Santos | Loan |
| Valter Birsa | Chievo Verona | Loan |
5. Southampton
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Shane Long | Hull City | €15.1/£12M |
| Sadio Mane | Red Bull Salzburg | €14.9/£11.8M |
| Dusan Tadic | Twente | €13.8/£10.9M |
| Fraser Forster | Celtic | €12.6/£10M |
| Graziano Pelle | Feyenoord | €11.4/£9M |
| Florin Gardos | Steaua Bucharest | €7.6/£6M |
| Toby Alderweireld | Atletico Madrid | Loan |
| Ryan Bertrand | Chelsea | Loan |
Sahne Long, 27, is a selfless and dedicated forward. But the Irishman is distinctively average and is not even worth a quarter of his transfer value.
Sadio Mane: Don't know much about him.
Dusan Tadic, 25, scored 16 times and created 14 goals last season. The Serbian has the potential to be a big hit in the Premier League.
Fraser Forster, 26, is a giant and has the tangibles to develop into a world-class goalkeeper. He should be England's No. 1.
Graziano Pelle, 29, previously failed to make it in Serie A. But the Italian is in a great position to succeed being able to work with Ronald Koeman, who was instrumental in Pelle's success at Feyenoord.
Florin Gardos: Don't know much about him.
Toby Alderweireld, 25, was never given a fair chance at Atleti. The Belgian can slot in at right-back and centre-back, which will be useful for Koeman.
Ryan Bertrand, 25, has the Southampton left-back slot to himself. If the Englishman's defending was more reliable, he would be a quality defender.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Luke Shaw | Manchester United | €37.9/£30M |
| Adam Lallana | Liverpool | €31.6/£25M |
| Dejan Lovren | Liverpool | €25.3/£20M |
| Calum Chambers | Arsenal | €20.2/£16M |
| Rickie Lambert | Liverpool | €5.1/£4M |
| Dani Osvaldo | Inter Milan | Loan |
| Gaston Ramirez | Hull City | Loan |
| Jos Hooiveld | Norwich City | Loan |
4. Atletico Madrid
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Antoine Griezmann | Real Sociedad | €30/£23.7M |
| Mario Mandzukic | Bayern Munich | €22/£17.4M |
| Alessio Cerci | Torino | €16/£12.7M |
| Jan Oblak | Benfica | €15.9/£12.6M |
| Raul Jimenez | Club America | €11/£8.7M |
| Guilherme Siqueira | Granada | €10/£7.9M |
| Angel Correa | San Lorenzo | €7/£5.5M |
| Miguel Angel Moya | Getafe | €3/£2.4M |
| Jesus Gamez | Malaga | €2.5/£2M |
| Emiliano Velazquez | Danubio | €1.1M/£870K |
| Cristian Ansaldi | FC Zenit | Loan |
Antoine Griezmann, 23, scored 16 times in La Liga last season, and his career is on the rise. If the French international continues to develop, he will be sold for a substantial profit in the future.
Mario Mandzukic, 28, is a proven scorer and can fill the void left by Diego Costa.
Alessio Cerci, 27, is a peculiar signing because the Italian international shirks his defensive duties. That said, he possesses expansive vision and registered 10 assists in Serie A last season.
Jan Oblak, 21, is a once-in-a-generation goalkeeper, but Benfica claiming Atletico Madrid attempted to sell the Slovenian back, per Luis Aznar and Kike Sampedro at Marca, suggests there was divide between Atleti management in signing Oblak.
Raul Jimenez, 23, is a rough diamond. Atleti are famed for their world-class centre-forwards, so the Mexican needs time.
Guilherme Siqueira, 28, is brilliant in attack, but his defending can be horrifically bad. He is more suited to a wing-back role.
Angel Correa: Don't know enough about him.
Miguel Angel Moya, 30, is Atleti's No. 1 and is proving his doubters wrong with important clutch saves. The Spaniard is keeping Oblak on the outer.
Jesus Gamez, 29, is an experienced right-back who has played 111 La Liga games in his last four seasons. He will be a solid backup to Juanfran.
Cristian Ansaldi, 27, had a strong game in a 3-2 defeat to Olympiacos. The Argentine left-back created a goal, made four tackles and intercepted six passes.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Diego Costa | Chelsea | €40.4/£32M |
| Filipe Luis | Chelsea | €25.3/£20M |
| Adrian Lopez | Porto | €11/£8.7M |
| Roberto | Olympiacos | €6/£4.8M |
| Sergio Asenjo | Villarreal | €5/£4M |
| David Villa | New York City FC | Free Transfer |
| Diego Ribas | Fenerbahce | Free Transfer |
| Emiliano Insua | Rayo Vallecano | Loan |
| Emiliano Velazquez | Getafe | Loan |
| Javier Manquillo | Liverpool | Loan |
| Josuha Guilavogui | Wolfsburg | Loan |
| Leo Baptistao | Rayo Vallecano | Loan |
| Oliver Torres | Porto | Loan |
| Ruben Perez | Torino | Loan |
| Thomas Partey | Almeria | Loan |
| Toby Alderweireld | Southampton | Loan |
3. Borussia Dortmund
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Ciro Immobile | Torino | €19/£15.1M |
| Adrian Ramos | Hertha Berlin | €10.4/£8.2M |
| Matthias Ginter | Freiburg | €10/£7.9M |
| Shinji Kagawa | Manchester United | €8/£6.4M |
| Nuri Sahin | Real Madrid | €7/£5.5M |
| Ji Dong-Won | Augsburg | Free Transfer |
Ciro Immobile, 24, scored 22 Serie A goals last season. The Italian international's solo goal against Arsenal suggests he could emulate Robert Lewandowski's achievements.
Adrian Ramos, 28, scored as a super sub in a 3-2 win over Augsburg and found the back of the net as a starter in a 3-1 win over Freiburg. Brilliant business from Borussia Dortmund to have the Colombian international as an option for both roles.
Matthias Ginter, 20, is able to play as a centre-back or shield the back four as a defensive midfielder. While the Germany international has high upside, he is prone to making positional mistakes.
Shinji Kagawa, 25, may have scored against Freiburg, but he was not as involved as he should have been. Granted, it will take the Japanese international time to get back to the world-class standard he was playing at prior to signing with Manchester United.
Nuri Sahin, 26, faces another barrier to his career in recovering from knee surgery. The Turkish international then needs to win back his starting position, which is not guaranteed.
Ji Dong-Won, 23, is content with being a squad player, which is not going to help the South Korean make strides in his career. He should be playing regular football for a smaller Bundesliga team.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Julian Schieber | Hertha Berlin | €3/£2.4M |
| Manuel Friedrich | Mumbai City | Free Transfer |
| Robert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich | Free Transfer |
| Jonas Hofmann | Mainz | Loan |
| Marvin Ducksch | SC Paderborn 07 | Loan |
2. Bayern Munich
14 of 15| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Mehdi Benatia | Roma | €30/£23.9M |
| Juan Bernat | Valencia | €10/£7.9M |
| Xabi Alonso | Real Madrid | €8/£6.4M |
| Pepe Reina | Liverpool | €2.5/£2M |
| Sinan Kurt | Borussia Monchengladbach | €1.1M/£870K |
| Robert Lewandowski | Borussia Dortmund | Free Transfer |
| Sebastian Rode | Eintracht Frankfurt | Free Transfer |
Mehdi Benatia, 27, was one of the best centre-backs in Europe's elite leagues last season. However, the Moroccan international left Roma on irreconcilable terms, accused of being "poisonous," per FIFA.
There are always two sides to the story.
Benatia forced his move to Bayern Munich, a team with dynastic potential, and Roma were bitter at losing a world-class defender.
Juan Bernat, 21, has superb recovery speed and can take the ball past opposing players off the dribble. The Spaniard's combination with David Alaba is electric.
Xabi Alonso, 32, has pedigree, having represented Spain over 100 times, and his CV is littered with trophies. But the Spaniard will be taking up Gianluca Gaudino's minutes.
Gaudino completes 94.2 percent of his passes, is technically flawless, can dribble out of a tight situation and possesses immense upside as a 17-year-old.
Pepe Reina, 32, is a big-name reserve. The Spaniard will be earning cheques watching Manuel Neuer keep goal.
Sinan Kurt: Don't know enough about him.
Robert Lewandowski, 26, is one of the best No. 9s in the game. The Polish international has three successive seasons of 20 goals or more in the Bundesliga. He will be key to Bayern's success.
Sebastian Rode, 23, was an elite midfielder at Eintracht Frankfurt, and the German bolsters Bayern's squad depth.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| Toni Kroos | Real Madrid | €25/£19.8M |
| Mario Mandzukic | Atletico Madrid | €22/£17.4M |
| Diego Contento | Bordeaux | €1M/£790K |
| Alessandro Schopf | Nurnberg | €400/£318K |
| Lukas Raeder | Vitoria Setubal | Free Transfer |
| Julian Green | Hamburg | Loan |
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| Notable Transfers In | Club | Fee |
| Diego Costa | Atletico Madrid | €40.4/£32M |
| Cesc Fabregas | Barcelona | €34.1/£27M |
| Filipe Luis | Atletico Madrid | €25.3/£20M |
| Loic Remy | Queens Park Rangers | €10.7/£8.5M |
| Mario Pasalic | Hajduk Split | €3.8/£3M |
| Didier Drogba | Galatasaray | Free Transfer |
Diego Costa, 25, has enjoyed a meteoric rise because of his hard work and dedication. The Brazil-born Spain international is as prolific as Jimmy Greaves was.
Cesc Fabregas, 27, assists Costa on (goals) and off the field (translator). Given Mesut Ozil's struggles at Arsenal, it is fortunate Fabregas can call upon his seven previous seasons of Premier League experience for Arsenal.
Filipe Luis, 29, is a world-class left-back, who needs time before he lives up to his reputation. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho operates on form, not reputation. Once Luis gets a chance, he needs to take advantage of it. Until then, he will be a spectator.
Loic Remy, 27, has noted fitness issues, therefore it is a risk to have a backup centre-forward with questions surrounding his durability.
Mario Pasalic, 19, is on loan at Elche (will compile a mid-term loan report on him). First impressions: underwhelming. Still, it's only early days.
Didier Drogba, 36, was brought back to help team cohesion. Symbolic signing, but hopefully he can chip in with a few priceless goals.
| Notable Transfers Out | Club | Fee |
| David Luiz | Paris Saint-Germain | €49.5/£39.2M |
| Romelu Lukaku | Everton | €35.2/£28M |
| Demba Ba | Besiktas | €5.9/£4.7M |
| Patrick van Aanholt | Sunderland | €1.9/£1.5M |
| George Saville | Wolverhampton Wanderers | €1.3/£1M |
| Ashley Cole | Roma | Free Transfer |
| Billy Clifford | Walsall | Free Transfer |
| Frank Lampard | New York City | Free Transfer |
| Isak Ssewankambo | NAC Breda | Free Transfer |
| Jhon Pirez | Getafe | Free Transfer |
| Milan Lalkovic | Mlada Boleslav | Free Transfer |
| Sam Hutchinson | Sheffield Wednesday | Free Transfer |
| Samuel Eto'o | Everton | Free Transfer |
| Bertrand Traore | Vitesse | Loan |
| Christian Atsu | Everton | Loan |
| Cristian Cuevas | Universidad de Chile | Loan |
| Fernando Torres | AC Milan | Loan |
| Gael Kakuta | Rayo Vallecano | Loan |
| Islam Feruz | OFI Crete | Loan |
| Jamal Blackman | Middlesbrough | Loan |
| Joao Rodriguez | Bastia | Loan |
| John Swift | Rotherham United | Loan |
| Josh McEachran | Vitesse | Loan |
| Kenneth Omeruo | Middlesbrough | Loan |
| Lucas Piazon | Eintracht Frankfurt | Loan |
| Marco van Ginkel | AC Milan | Loan |
| Mario Pasalic | Elche | Loan |
| Marko Marin | Fiorentina | Loan |
| Matej Delac | Arles-Avignon | Loan |
| Nathaniel Chalobah | Burnley | Loan |
| Oriol Romeu | Stuttgart | Loan |
| Patrick Bamford | Middlesbrough | Loan |
| Ryan Bertrand | Southampton | Loan |
| Stipe Perica | NAC Breda | Loan |
| Tomas Kalas | Koln | Loan |
| Thorgan Hazard | Borussia Monchengladbach | Loan |
| Ulises Davila | Tenerife | Loan |
| Victor Moses | Stoke City | Loan |
| Wallace | Vitesse | Loan |
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