The summer transfer window turned out to be even more chaotic than anyone could have anticipated, thanks in large part to the Saudi Pro League's major pursuit of European football talent.
Leading the way in covering these deals was the renowned transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, who left no stone unturned in his coverage from the beginning to the end of each transfer.
The Italian transfer expert's massive following, with over 18 million Twitter followers alone, is a testament to his commitment to being the first, fastest, and most accurate source of transfer news around.
Observing him in action is akin to witnessing a true master at work, and it's no surprise that some players reportedly use him as a means to facilitate their moves from their current clubs.
As a journalist whose livelihood depends on the football transfer market, Romano's selection of the top five summer transfers should be a matter of significant interest for everyone.
Writing in his exclusive CaughtOffside Substack, the insider named his top 5 favorite transfers in this summer window.
1. Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid: "I think he’s an incredible addition for Real Madrid, a fantastic player. They paid big money yes, but he’s a player for the present and future, and his impact on La Liga has been insane."
2. Moises Caicedo to Chelsea: "I love the deal because the battle with Liverpool was an unbelievable 48 hours."
3. Dominic Szoboszlai to Liverpool: "For Liverpool it wasn’t an easy negotiation, but they have a top talent, an underrated player who can bring goals, assists, creativity and quality."
4. Josko Gvardiol to Manchester City: This is a top centre-back, making history because he’s the most expensive centre-back in the history of the game. I see him bringing a lot of leadership next to players like Ruben Diaz and John Stones, and he’s a player who has incredible potential.
5. Ona Battle to Barcelona: "I also wanted to mention a women’s football transfer because it’s about Ona Battle joining Barcelona from Manchester United. The best right-back probably in the league and one of the most essential players in the United team. This is a very important move."
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