The summer of 2023 is arguably the craziest transfer window ever, with many giants, led by the Premier League's powerhouses, spending a lot of money and buying like an arms race. Now more than half of the league and the Champions League knockout round have begun, with 3 teams basically locked in the top 8. Combined with the performance of the five major league teams, evaluate their summer transfer in 23 years. This article only counts 6 Premier League teams (Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea), 3 Serie A teams (Milan Giants, Juventus), 1 team each in La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 (Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris), and only major transfers are listed for each team. The transfer fee data is from the German transfer, and there may be discrepancies with **, and the unit is the euro.
In the summer of 23, 4 people were worth more than 100 million, 3 were super value, 1 parallel import, and the strongest team in the European Cup appeared.
Real Madrid 9 points.
Net inputs: 122.5 billion, investment: 129.5 billion, revenue: 7 million.
Transfer-in: Bellingham, Güller, Kepa, Joselu.
Transfers: Benzema, Asensio, Hazard.
In the 25th round of La Liga, he led the dark horse Girona by 6 points and had a high probability of winning the league championship. The Champions League 1 8 finals defeated Leipzig 1-0 away and basically locked the top 8 places.
Sending off Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard means that the team is more than halfway complete, with only Luka Modric and Kroos remaining. Joselu and Kepa Arrizabalaga are both temporary transitions, with Turkish youngster Güller, who was snatched from Barca, in reserve for the future. 1.Bellingham, bought for 0.3 billion euros, is a great value, and the British star has contributed 20 goals and eight assists in 29 games this season, with five stoppage-time strikes. Bellingham has already become one of the world's top three stars and the most serious contender for the Ballon d'Or in the 23-24 season, and now the transfer fee to buy him will be at least doubled. Real Madrid's operation cannot be scored because neither the forward line nor the back line has bought people, which will make the main team have injury risks. Real Madrid are unlikely to win the Champions League this season, but if they can sign Kylian Mbappe this summer and strengthen the backline, Real Madrid will be the strongest team in Europe for the next five years.
Bayern Munich 7 points.
Net investment: -18.25 million, investment: 15.5 billion, revenue: 1732.5 billion.
Transfer-in: Kane, Kim Min-jae.
Transfers: Lucas, Hrafenberg, Pavard, Mane, Sabitzer, Sommer.
In the 22nd round of the Bundesliga, it is already 8 points behind Bayer Leverkusen, who has 18 wins and 4 draws, and there is basically no hope of winning the championship. The Champions League 1 8 finals lost 0:1 to Lazio, although there is a chance to reverse it when it returns to home, but it can't go far with Bayern's current form.
The purchase of Kane for 100 million euros could have shaped the team's attack in the frontcourt, but Bayern missed Palhinha at the last moment because they spent all their energy on buying Kane, resulting in the midfield not getting the reinforcement it deserved. The ageing of the front court and the lack of defensive ability at the back have made Bayern uncompetitive in the Champions League, and they have also lost the league to pharmaceutical companies that have never won the Bundesliga in history. Lucas and Pavard left one after another, but South Korean central defender Kim Min-jae, who was bought for 50 million euros, did not perform at Napoli. Bayern have little problem regaining the Bundesliga title next season, but they still have a long way to go if they want to return to the top of the Champions League.
Paris Saint-Germain 9 points.
Net inputs: 208.5 billion, investment: 349.5 billion, revenue: 14.1 billion.
Transfers: Muani, Dembele, Barcora, G. Ramos, Lee Gang-in, Ugarte, Asensio, Lucas, Skriniar.
Transfers: Messi, Neymar, Ramos, Icardi, Paredes, Draxler, Wijnaldum.
With a 13-point lead in the 22nd round of Ligue 1, there is no suspense about the title. The Champions League 1 8 finals defeated Real Sociedad 2-0 at home and basically locked up the top 8 places.
Paris reorganized their forward line in the summer of '23, with Muani and Dembele clearly more suitable partners than Messi and Neymar to partner Mbappe, and the defensive hardness of the midfield has also increased a lot after the addition of Ugarte, Skriniar and Lucas. The strength of the forward line and the back line of Grand Paris is very strong, the only shortcoming is that the midfield is a bit weak, very similar to France. Send Messi and Ramos away, and sell Neymar to Saudi Arabia. It has not only promoted rejuvenation, but also achieved a balance between attack and defense, and also maintained financial health, and the more balanced lineup of Paris is expected to achieve a breakthrough in this year's Champions League.
Inter Milan 8 points.
Net investment: -68 million, investment: 64.25 million, income: 1322.5 billion.
Transfers: Thuram, Pavard, Sommer, Frattesi, Arnautovic, Cuadrado, Sanchez.
Transfers: Onana, Lukaku, Brozovic, Skriniar, Dzeko, Joaquin Correa.
In the 25th round of Serie A, Juventus led Juventus by 9 points with one less game, and the championship was secured. Champions League 1 8 finals against Atletico Madrid, the outcome is unpredictable.
I have to say that Xiao Zhang's reuse of Marotta is really discerning, free of signing Thuram, ** sold Onana to Manchester United and bought Sommer at a low price to replace it, which can be called the masterpiece of Mr. Ma, and made a net profit of 68 million euros while the team's strength did not decline but rose. However, Inter's operation can only give 8 points, the disadvantage is that Skriniar is also exempted from Paris, and most of the new players are veterans, and I am afraid that they will continue to change blood in the next few years.
Juventus 8 points.
Net investment: 21.6 million, investment: 79.6 million, revenue: 58 million.
Transfers: Locatelli, Keane, Milik, Weah.
Transfers: Di Maria, Paredes, Cuadrado, Bonucci, Kulusevski, Zakaria, Artur, Dragusin, Piatsa.
In the 25th round of Serie A, it was 9 points behind Inter, which had one less game, and there was basically no hope of winning the championship.
With the exception of Weah, who was bought in the summer, the first three players were all bought out on loan. Juve have not played in Europe this season and have not won the Serie A title, but they have done a good job of renewing themselves. Sent away a number of veterans, two post-00 youngsters Yildiz and Cambiasso rose strongly, and also loaned Alcaraz from Southampton in 02, if Sandro, Pogba and Kostic can be sent away this summer, Juve, who has caused a storm of youth, is expected to become the hegemon of Serie A again in the future.
AC Milan 7 points.
Net investment: 45 million, investment: 11.4 billion, revenue: 69 million.
Transfers: Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Linedes, Chukwueze, Moussa, Okafor, Jovic.
Transfers: Tonali, De Ketelaere, Ibrahimovic.
In the 25th round of Serie A, 11 points behind Inter, who had one less game, there was no hope of winning the championship and the Champions League group stage was eliminated.
The money from the sale of Tonali has been exchanged for five players worth 20 million, of which Christian Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek and Lineders are all worth it. However, AC Milan's current squad can only maintain the third level in Serie A, and it is not competitive in the Champions League.
Manchester City 8 points.
Net investment: 67.8 million, investment: 241.1 billion, revenue: 173.3 billion.
Transfers: Gvardiol, Doku, Kovacic, Nunez.
Transfers: Gundogan, Mahrez, Palmer, Laporte, Cancelo.
In the 25th round of the Premier League, with one game less, they are four points behind the first place, and the competition is fierce.
After winning the Champions League for the first time, two veterans Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez left the team, and after losing them, City's control of central midfield has declined. The new signings Doku often have impressive performances but have been inconsistent, and the others have not yet settled into the team well. Coupled with De Bruyne's long-term absence, other teams have strengthened, which has significantly reduced Manchester City's advantage this season. However, the summer operation amounted to a small refresh, lowering the average age of the team. With Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland both returning recently, City still have hope of winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Arsenal 9 points.
Net inputs: 16.7 billion, investment: 2349.4 billion, revenue: 67.9 million.
Transfers: Rice, Havertz, Timber, Raya.
Transfers out: Balogun, Turner, Xhaka, Tavares.
In the 25th round of the Premier League, Liverpool is 2 points behind the top of the table and is also in the title race group.
It was the most arrogant summer in Arsenal, and it was so hard to think about Arsene Wenger. Rice spent 1The 2.2 billion euros has brought a qualitative improvement to the team's midfield, and if it was for Rice last season, Arsenal would probably not be overtaken by Manchester City. Kai Havertz was initially considered a parallel commodity, but he gradually integrated into the system. It's a pity that Timber, one injury is the whole season. Raya pressed Ramsdale to the bench, but there were ups and downs. At present, Arsenal are short of a top centre-forward, if they can buy Osimhen this summer and welcome back Timber, they will be more competitive next season, in short, Arsenal has a very good outlook for the next few years.
Liverpool 8 points.
Net inputs: 111.3 billion, investment: 17.2 billion, revenue: 60.7 million.
Transfers: McAllister, Szobosloy, Hrafenberg, Endo.
Transfers: Henderson, Milner, Fabinho.
In the 25th round of the Premier League, they led the standings by two points, and the title race was white-hot.
Liverpool's summer purchases were all midfielders, with McAllister and Szobosloy bought at the start of the summer transfer window, and are two of the most important players, and their arrival guarantees that the Reds can continue Jurgen Klopp's style of play. It's a bit of a shame not to buy Rice or Caicedo, otherwise Liverpool would have been the favourites to win the Premier League this season. They want to compete for the Premier League title and this year is the best chance. With Jurgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season and Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk no longer young, the Reds will still face the question of a new generation in the future.
Tottenham 9 points.
Net inputs: 135.9 billion, investment: 248.6 billion, revenue: 112.7 billion.
Transfer-in: Vicario, Maddison, Van der Ven, Johnson, Polo, Kulusevski, Lo Celso.
Transfers: Kane, Winks, Lucas Jr.
The 25th round of the Premier League is two points away from fourth place, and the competition is fierce as it fights for Champions League qualification.
With the money from the sale of the number one star Kane, he bought six instant powers, and goalkeeper Vicario became the anchor of the team, and his performance this season is second only to Martinez in Europe. Maddison's arrival revitalized the midfield and put Tottenham at the top of the Premier League table for a while. The addition of Van der Ven, Polo, Johnson, Kulusevski and others has also greatly improved the strength of the team, and the new coach Postecoglou has a rich tactical play. It is worth mentioning that in the winter transfer window of '24, Tottenham bought Timo Werner and Dragusin and sent away Lloris and Perisic. They can only compete for 4 this season, and it is all because the other strong teams are stronger.
Manchester United 6 points.
Net inputs: 1513.6 billion, investment: 206.7 billion, revenue: 55.34 million.
Transfer-in: Onana, Hojlund, Mount, Amrabat.
Transfers: De Gea, Telles, Fred, Greenwood.
In the 25th round of the Premier League, there is a gap of 5 points from the 4th place, and there is a chance to fight for 4, and the Champions League group stage is at the bottom of the group.
Onana has made a number of famous appearances with his super-slow downfield speed, but he has also played well on occasion. Hojlund was known as a parallel commodity at the start of the season, thanks to a change in the team's style of play, scoring seven goals in their last six games. Mason Mount and Amrabat have not been integrated into the team, with United's recent strengths** being the return of Casemiro and the rise of Maynu, as well as Garnacho's switch to right winger to feed Hojlund. Regardless, the three youngsters of Hojlund, Garnacho and Mainou still give hope for the future revival of the Red Devils.
Chelsea 7 points.
Net inputs: 199.9 billion, investment: 464.1 billion, revenue: 264.2 billion.
Transfers: Palmer, Caicedo, Nkunku, Disasi, Jackson, Lavia, Ugoshouku, Colwill, Gusto, Sanchez, Petrovic.
Transfers: Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Christian Pulisic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Loftus-Cheek, Mendy, Kepa, Azpilicueta, Kante, Romelu Lukaku, Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech.
In the 25th round of the Premier League, they ranked 10th and missed the Champions League.
The redundancy was cleaned up thoroughly, but most of the players that could be bought became new redundant. Palmer was the best player in a situation where the Blues were mired in the mud, but it was impossible for Chelsea to rely on him to compete for the Premier League title or even the Champions League. Caicedo gradually adapted to the team, but his performance was clearly far from his value. Jackson is a lot of the time like a guy posing as a pro, with Nkunku, Lavia, and Sanchez being injured for months. However, Chelsea's prospects for the next few years remain good, although they will need to struggle in the doldrums for some time now.