The summer transfer window is warming up nicely, with the done deals coming in thick and fast.
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While there is still much spending to be done, there have already been several transfers which threaten to transform the coming 2015-16 campaign.
In this feature, we run down the biggest confirmed ‘done deals’ of the summer.
Comment below and let us know which of these buys will have the biggest impact in the coming campaign.
James Milner: Manchester City to Liverpool
James Milner may not be the most glamorous of summer signings, but his experience, his dynamism and his versatility could ensure he has a transformative effect at Anfield.
Brendan Rodgers can be delighted at having recruited the Manchester City man on a free transfer, and Milner could prove to be an ideal replacement for Steven Gerrard in the middle of the park.
Memphis Depay: PSV to Man United
As Radamel Falcao left Old Trafford, Louis van Gaal moved quickly to bring Memphis Depay to Manchester.
The former PSV Eindhoven man arrived for approximately £25 million, and if he and LVG can recreate the magic they generated with the Netherlands national side, he could be a valuable asset in the Premier League.
Aleix Vidal: Sevilla to Barcelona
Fresh from winning the Europa League with Sevilla, Aleix Vidal has completed a dream move to Barcelona.
It remains to be seen how things will work out for the right-sider in Catalonia.
Not only is he unable to play until January 2016 due to a ban on Barca registering new players, but he will also face competition for a place from Dani Alves—who has opted to stay at the club—while Martin Montoya is also an emerging force.
Carlos Tevez: Juventus to Boca Juniors
Despite being linked with numerous Premier League giants—including Arsenal and Liverpool—Carlos Tevez opted for a nostalgic return to Boca Juniors.
The Argentina international represented the Buenos Aires giants at the beginning of his career, and has successfully completed his homecoming.
Still only 31, the former West Ham and Manchester United hitman could be a devastating presence back in his homeland.
Geoffrey Kondogbia: Monaco to Inter Milan
Like Tevez, Geoffrey Kondogbia was linked with a move to the Premier League. However, while the former Manchester City forward left Italy, the French international arrived, swapping AS Monaco for Inter Milan.
The powerhouse completed a £26 million switch to join Roberto Mancini’s Nerazzurri, taking his dynamic presence and delightful passing ability to Lombardy.
He will likely play the same role for Inter as Yaya Toure did for Mancini at City—could the 22-year-old lead the fallen giants of the Italian game back to the status they previously enjoyed?
Andre Ayew: Olympique de Marseille to Swansea
Despite reported interest from veritable giants such as AS Roma, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, Andre Ayew opted to move to Swansea City, where he signed on a free transfer from Olympique de Marseille.
The player admitted that he was looking for a project he could invest in, and has surely found it in South Wales. The Swans, meanwhile, have pulled off a real coup and the 25-year-old could prove to be a valuable asset over the coming 12 months.
Dimitri Payet: Olympique de Marseille to West Ham United
While Ayew may have moved to Swansea on a free transfer, West Ham United, who pulled off the signing of Dimitri Payet, have arguably acquired a better player.
The OM playmaker was one of the outstanding individuals in the French top flight last season, and contributed a Ligue 1 high 17 assists.
If he can adapt to life in England, the 28-year-old could become the creative heartbeat of the new-look Hammers under Slaven Bilic.
Paulo Dybala: Palermo to Juventus
Juventus quickly overcame their Champions League final disappointment by completing the major signing of £28 million Palermo forward Paulo Dybala.
The creative Argentine forward scored 13 goals in 34 appearances for the islanders last season, and ought to be an able replacement for the departing Carlos Tevez.
Sami Khedira
Juve’s addition of Sami Khedira could prove to be one of the bargains of the summer.
Admittedly, the Germany international has had his injury problems, but it may be slightly short-sighted on Real Madrid’s behalf to have let the World Cup winner depart for nothing.
If the 29-year-old can prove his fitness, he could prove to be a superb powerhouse and calming presence for the Bianconeri as they attempt to return to the pinnacle of the European game.
Roberto Firmino: Hoffenheim to Liverpool
Liverpool have been the key protagonists of the transfer window to date; not only have they gone for volume—already recruiting a handful of new additions—they have also spent big, parting with £29 million to sign Roberto Firmino.
The attacking midfielder showed himself to be a class act in the Bundesliga, and his signing will go someway to bringing the optimism back to Merseyside.