Europe's top sides have had a busy few months upgrading their squads for this season. Here are the top deals based on value and quality
Getty20Daley Blind | Manchester United to Ajax | £14m
He left Ajax for Manchester United as a four-time Eredivisie champion and returns four years later with Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup winners' medals added to his collection. Ajax, meanwhile, have won nothing since his departure and are desperate to put an end to that dry spell this season.
The 28-year-old looks more refined and commanding at centre-back and will prove a great partner for golden youngster Matthijs de Ligt while his experience is going ot be vital to their Champions League campaign.
AdvertisementGetty Images19Radja Nainggolan | Roma to Inter | £21m
"He is the turbine we were missing from our engine," Luciano Spalletti said of Inter's €24 million (£21m/$28m) signing from Roma.
The 30-year-old established himself as one of the best midfielders in Italy over his spells at Cagliari and Roma, but no longer felt important in the capital city.
The Belgium international still has a lot to offer, however, and he has reunited with a coach who knows exactly what to expect in ex-Roma boss Spalletti.
"He can do well. He has the character to go against any opponent," he added. "He is a ninja. He fights with everyone on any field."
Getty18Stefan de Vrij | Lazio to Inter | Free
The Dutch defender has already emerged as a leader at Inter amid their poor start to the season.
De Vrij has already opened his account as he helped his team to a 2-2 draw against Torino, is a good ball-winner and has always been adept at distributing from defence.
After playing over 100 games for Lazio, he is already settled in Italy, making him a great free signing for the San Siro outfit.
Getty17Fabinho | Monaco to Liverpool | £39m
The 24-year-old midfielder has been kept out of the Liverpool team so far by Georginio Wijnaldum, but coach Jurgen Klopp had warned that a gradual transition may be required despite Fabinho's £39 million ($52m) price tag.
"It is about players understanding the position and who else is available as well – otherwise Fabinho would have been involved in the squad, as he was in the first week," Klopp said.
"That is it. It is different football to what he is used to but he is improving already with big steps. I can see that in the sessions and that is cool.
“Fabinho is used to playing at a high level in France. It is not about who we play but about how we play. For sure it is not nice for a new player. It never was but it is all fine.”
Fabinho proved himself as a reliable and versatile midfielder over five years at Monaco, scoring 23 goals and setting up eight in 167 Ligue 1 appearances and will likely have a big say alongside Naby Keita when he makes his entrance.