Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window
The summer transfer window saw several clubs secure impressive value signings despite ongoing inflation in football transfers. Notable bargains included Roma's acquisition of Porto playmaker Mora for €25m, well below his €70m release clause, Hull's signing of versatile Swedish winger Stroud, and 37-year-old striker Aubameyang joining Dépor on reduced wages. Across Europe's top leagues, promoted teams demonstrated varied spending strategies, with Bundesliga clubs exercising financial restraint whilst English promoted sides invested heavily.
Key signings highlighted in the article include:
– Mora (Roma) – €25m from Porto; already scored on debut against Lecce
– Stroud (Hull) – versatile winger from Swedish champions Mjällby
– Aubameyang (Dépor) – free transfer at age 37 with impressive recent goal record of 44 in three seasons
– Tanaka (Schalke) – €1m holding midfielder; helped side draw with Bayern Munich on debut
– Elvedi (Leeds) – Swiss centre-back from Borussia Mönchengladbach; reunited with former manager Daniel Farke
– Robin Roefs (NEC) – mentioned but details incomplete
- Roma secured Porto's Mora at substantial discount below release clause value
- Promoted clubs spent vastly differently: English teams £450m combined; Bundesliga promoted sides just £7.2m combined
- Several signings already delivering early impact on the pitch