BLOCKBUSTER DEALS

NEYMAR

Paris Saint Germain sent shockwaves through the world as they lured Brazilian superstar Neymar away from the Nou Camp after matching his 222-million-euro release clause. Although the deal is the most expensive in the world, it may prove to be a steal for Le Parisiens if they can find glory in the Champions League.

PAULINHO

Barcelona reinforced their midfield in the strangest fashion as they brought in Brazilian holding midfielder Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande for 40 million euros. The Brazilian midfielder failed to cut it at Spurs, but his recent renaissance for the national team may see his fortunes change at the Nou Camp.

OUSMANE DEMBLE

Barcelona needed to find a Neymar replacement, something which they had never envisaged, and they need to do so fast. Perhaps that is why the club bent to the will of Borussia Dortmund and splurged 105 million euros plus add-ons on the promising, if mercurial, Demeble.

ALVARO MORATA

Chelsea were also in for Lukaku, but after he chose the Manchester club the Blues wasted no time in approaching Real Madrid for the want-away Alvaro Morata. They paid a premium of 80 million euros for the striker who shone at Juventus in his loan spell. With Diego Costa frozen out, he will be paramount to Antonio Conte's title hopes.

ROMELU LUKAKU

Manchester United recognised their lack of firepower in front of goal, especially in the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic -- who has since returned. They spent 85 million euros on Lukaku, one of Paul Pogba's good friends and a striker who narrowly missed out on finishing as the Premier League's leading goalscorer the previous season.

NABY KEITA

Liverpool shattered the record fee paid for an African player as they signed Keita for 70 million euros from Leipzig. The Guinean scored eight goals in 31 league appearances last term to help Leipzig finish runners-up in the title race, but the Anfield faithful will have to wait for one more season to see their latest acquisition in action.

BENJAMIN MENDY

Manchester City splurged on wing-backs this window, first signing Benjamin Mendy from AS Monaco for 58 million euros, before swooping up Kyle Walker from Tottenham. Pep Guardiola stated that the defence was vital to his game plan and it is likely that Mendy will be able to give the manager exactly what he wants.

ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE 

Arsenal fans clamouring for a marquee striker to link up with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil had their prayers answered as Arsene Wenger spent 53 million euros to bring in Lacazette from Lyon. The striker struck 28 times in Ligue 1 last season, but it his movement and clever play that has the Gunners excited.