A collection of the most productive summer deals completed by sides in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1
Getty ImagesMohamed Salah – Roma to Liverpool
Liverpool broke their transfer record to bring the former Chelsea forward back to England from Roma for £36.9 million. Their faith in his ability to make an impact in the Premier League has been handsomely rewarded, with the Egypt international having already passed the 20-goal mark to better the achievements of some former Reds heroes and become a firm fans’ favourite at Anfield.
AdvertisementGettySead Kolasinac – Schalke to Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is renowned for his frugal approach to recruitment at Arsenal, but the Frenchman proved that there is plenty of value to be found in the free agent market over the summer. Acquiring a proven performer for no outlay has proved quite the steal, with the versatile Bosnia international making an immediate impact at both ends of the field for the Gunners.
Getty ImagesNemanja Matic – Chelsea to Manchester United
Chelsea’s loss has most definitely been Manchester United’s gain when it comes to the £40 million Serbian midfielder. While the Blues have struggled to cover his departure, the Red Devils have found the perfect option to fill their holding role – with the likes of Paul Pogba among those to have benefitted from the presence of a two-time Premier League title winner.
Getty ImagesPaulinho – Guangzhou Evergrande to Barcelona
Eyebrows were raised when Barcelona agreed to pay €40 million for a midfielder who had previously struggled to make his mark in Europe with Tottenham. The Brazil international had, however, rebuilt his career with club and country after leaving England and has been a revelation since arriving in Catalunya from Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande, netting six times and providing two assists.