The summer football transfer market officially closed on Monday, September 2, being the deadline, clubs moved at a frentic pace to make last-ditch signings.High
profile clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal, having been dormant
all summer , were desperate in the last couple of days. While they
managed to make a marquee signing, they failed to add to it.On
the other hand, the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus,
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur will be extremely happy with
their efforts in the market.
Even as the action now shifts entirely to the field, 247TOPS analyses the top 10 transfers.
Gareth Bale
(Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid)
85 million pounds (100 million euros)
The most protracted, and most expensive, transfer deal of the summer; Real's desperation to land Bale made them offer Tottenham Hotspur a record amount.The North London club was expectedly hesitant, delaying the deal in a bid to ensure adequate reinforcements.However, eventually, they had to give the 25-year-old the go-ahead.Bale became the first Welshman ever to sign at the Santiago Bernebeu, and the first British player at Real since Jonathan Woodgate in 2004.
Edinson Cavani
GONZALO HIGUAIN
(Real Madrid to Napoli)
(37,000,000 Euros)
With Real Madrid splashing obscene amounts of money in the transfer market, they looked to offload a few of their players with fan favorite Gonzalo Higuain going out to join Rafa Benitez's Napoli. With Napoli having lost talisman Edinson Cavani it was a perfect opportunity for El Pipita to shine.
Even as the action now shifts entirely to the field, 247TOPS analyses the top 10 transfers.
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| GARETH BALE |
(Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid)
85 million pounds (100 million euros)
The most protracted, and most expensive, transfer deal of the summer; Real's desperation to land Bale made them offer Tottenham Hotspur a record amount.The North London club was expectedly hesitant, delaying the deal in a bid to ensure adequate reinforcements.However, eventually, they had to give the 25-year-old the go-ahead.Bale became the first Welshman ever to sign at the Santiago Bernebeu, and the first British player at Real since Jonathan Woodgate in 2004.
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| EDINSON CAVANI |
(Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain)
55 million pounds (64.5 million euros)
He was poised to surpass Diego Maradona's all-time record of 115 goals for Napoli and thereby cement his place as a legend in Naples.Edinson Cavani instead opted to move to Paris.The fact that he scored a staggering 36 goals for Napoli in all competitions last season ensured PSG didn't baulk at offering him an 8.5 million pounds-a-season salary.The Uruguayan has already started paying his new club back.
Radamel Falcao
(FC Porto to AS Monaco)
38.5 million pounds (45 million euros)
The headlines were written about Falcao, but Monaco’s capture of his fellow Colombian could prove even more fruitful if the mega-rich French club are to transform themselves into a bona-fide Champions League threat.Rodriguez, who can attack from either out wide or from behind a frontman, scored 11 times in 34 games for Porto last season, attracting attention from a host of Europe’s top sides.
Fernandinho
(Shakhtar Donetsk to Manchester City)
34 million pounds (40 million euros)
The Brazilian who grabbed eyeballs after his strong midfield display for Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League last season was acquired by Manchester City after breaking the bank. A physical presence in midfield who is equally proficient in galloping forward, he will make an ideal partner to Yaya Toure.
Willian
(Anzhi Makhachkala to Chelsea)
(38,000,000 Euros)
In January this year, Willian left Shakhtar Donetsk and moved to Anzhi Makhachkala for a fee of 35 million euros.However, the Russian club's sudden decision to cut costs ensured he was on his way out earlier than expected.Tottenham Hotspur had almost signed the Brazilian - he even had a medical with them - when rivals Chelsea made a late bid, eventually penning him down to a five-year contract.
Mario Gotze
55 million pounds (64.5 million euros)
He was poised to surpass Diego Maradona's all-time record of 115 goals for Napoli and thereby cement his place as a legend in Naples.Edinson Cavani instead opted to move to Paris.The fact that he scored a staggering 36 goals for Napoli in all competitions last season ensured PSG didn't baulk at offering him an 8.5 million pounds-a-season salary.The Uruguayan has already started paying his new club back.
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| RADAMEL FALCAO |
(Atletico Madrid to AS Monaco)
52 million pounds (60 million euros)
In what was a coup by the newly promoted Ligue 1 club, Monaco succeeded in luring away the Colombian hitman to France by offering him a lucrative contract.For Radamel Falcao, the cash offered by big-spending Moncao proved good enough motivation.The Colombian has already impressed the principality club with what he does best - scoring goals!
Neymar
(Santos to Barcelona)
48.6 million pounds (57 million euros)
Barcelona fought off interest from Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich to land Neymar.
The player, on his part, was excited about the prospect of teaming up with Lionel Messi.
The end result was the second biggest deal in the Nou Camp club's history (after Zlatan Ibrahimovic) and the formation of a partnership to look forward to.
Mesut Ozil
(Real Madrid to Arsenal)
42.4 million pounds (50 million euros)
With the incoming Gareth Bale to Real Madrid, Arsene Wenger who was crucified for refusing to spend pulled a cat out of his bag with moments to go from the close of the transfer window as Arsenal secured the signature of want away midfielder, Mesut Özil and became the second most expensive signing in the Premier League.
James Rodriguez52 million pounds (60 million euros)
In what was a coup by the newly promoted Ligue 1 club, Monaco succeeded in luring away the Colombian hitman to France by offering him a lucrative contract.For Radamel Falcao, the cash offered by big-spending Moncao proved good enough motivation.The Colombian has already impressed the principality club with what he does best - scoring goals!
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| NEYMAR |
(Santos to Barcelona)
48.6 million pounds (57 million euros)
Barcelona fought off interest from Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich to land Neymar.
The player, on his part, was excited about the prospect of teaming up with Lionel Messi.
The end result was the second biggest deal in the Nou Camp club's history (after Zlatan Ibrahimovic) and the formation of a partnership to look forward to.
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| MESUT OZIL |
(Real Madrid to Arsenal)
42.4 million pounds (50 million euros)
With the incoming Gareth Bale to Real Madrid, Arsene Wenger who was crucified for refusing to spend pulled a cat out of his bag with moments to go from the close of the transfer window as Arsenal secured the signature of want away midfielder, Mesut Özil and became the second most expensive signing in the Premier League.
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| JAMES RODRIGUEZ |
(FC Porto to AS Monaco)
38.5 million pounds (45 million euros)
The headlines were written about Falcao, but Monaco’s capture of his fellow Colombian could prove even more fruitful if the mega-rich French club are to transform themselves into a bona-fide Champions League threat.Rodriguez, who can attack from either out wide or from behind a frontman, scored 11 times in 34 games for Porto last season, attracting attention from a host of Europe’s top sides.
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| FERNANDINHO |
(Shakhtar Donetsk to Manchester City)
34 million pounds (40 million euros)
The Brazilian who grabbed eyeballs after his strong midfield display for Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League last season was acquired by Manchester City after breaking the bank. A physical presence in midfield who is equally proficient in galloping forward, he will make an ideal partner to Yaya Toure.
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| WILLIAN |
Willian
(Anzhi Makhachkala to Chelsea)
(38,000,000 Euros)
In January this year, Willian left Shakhtar Donetsk and moved to Anzhi Makhachkala for a fee of 35 million euros.However, the Russian club's sudden decision to cut costs ensured he was on his way out earlier than expected.Tottenham Hotspur had almost signed the Brazilian - he even had a medical with them - when rivals Chelsea made a late bid, eventually penning him down to a five-year contract.
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| MARIO GOTZE |
Mario Gotze
(Borussia Dortmind to Bauern Munich)
(37,000,000 Euros)
The prodigious attacking midfielder who had been with the club since the
age of nine decided to move to bitter rivals, Bayern Munich. With Pep
Guardiola being the new coach, after Munich met the release clause
taking Dortmund out of the equation, Gotze was unveiled as a new member
of the all conquering Bavarians. |
| GONZALO HIGUAIN |
(Real Madrid to Napoli)
(37,000,000 Euros)
With Real Madrid splashing obscene amounts of money in the transfer market, they looked to offload a few of their players with fan favorite Gonzalo Higuain going out to join Rafa Benitez's Napoli. With Napoli having lost talisman Edinson Cavani it was a perfect opportunity for El Pipita to shine.
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