The summer may not be quite over yet as European clubs can still make signings and Premier League sides may still make sales.
However, one imagines that the bulk of the movement this summer has now been done, and what a transfer window it’s been!
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We’ve now attempted to put the best movers this summer into one combined XI, and the result is something pretty excellent, if we do say so ourselves.
Here’s a look through our ultimate transfer window XI for summer 2019…
GK: Dean Henderson
Okay, so it wasn’t exactly the biggest summer in terms of goalkeeper moves. Last year saw something of a merry-go-round in that respect as Thibaut Courtois left for Real Madrid, bringing Kepa Arrizabalaga to Chelsea, while Liverpool signed Alisson and Arsenal brought in Bernd Leno.
Nothing that big this year, so we’ve gone for the highly-rated young shot-stopper Dean Henderson, who’s rejoined Sheffield United on loan from Manchester United. A quality addition for the newly-promoted outfit and one that Red Devils fans will hope serves their talented young player well for the future.
CB: Matthijs de Ligt
In the end, Juventus won the race for one of the most exciting signings of the summer, with Matthijs de Ligt turning down a host of other European giants to move to Turin from Ajax.
The 19-year-old is one of the biggest talents in world football and should prove a superb long-term addition for Juve, who have truly put together an exciting star-studded squad that could finally deliver the Champions League trophy this season.
CB: Harry Maguire
A bit of a risk with the price tag, but Harry Maguire has finally joined Manchester United and their fans will be thrilled to have him.
The England international shone at Leicester City and is surely the top class defensive signing the Red Devils needed after they conceded a worryingly high 54 goals in the Premier League last season.
RB: Joao Cancelo
An outstanding right-back who one imagines Juventus might regret letting go, Joao Cancelo has joined Manchester City in what looks a fine piece of business.
The Premier League champions were able to offload unwanted defender Danilo Da Silva as part of this deal, and Cancelo should be a major upgrade.
LB: Kieran Tierney
What a transfer window Arsenal had in the end, with Kieran Tierney’s arrival from Celtic up there with the finest pieces of business by any team in Europe this summer.
The highly-rated young Scotland international looks to have what it takes to forge a big career for himself at the highest level, and Arsenal fans will hope he can have a long and successful stay at the Emirates Stadium.
CM: Frenkie de Jong
Technically signed back in January, Frenkie de Jong has finally become a Barcelona player this summer in another inevitable raid on that Ajax side that looked so impressive last season.
Like De Ligt, De Jong played a big part in Ajax reaching the Champions League semi-finals and looks every inch a long-term Xavi replacement at the Nou Camp.
CM: Tanguy Ndombele
A great statement signing by Tottenham, Tanguy Ndombele could surely have joined any top club in Europe this summer after shining for Lyon last term.
The 22-year-old will now majorly strengthen Spurs’ midfield, and got off to a fine start yesterday as he scored a beauty on his debut to help Mauricio Pochettino’s side to an opening day win over Aston Villa.
CM: Giovani Lo Celso
Another exciting signing by Tottenham, Giovani Lo Celso has joined on an initial loan from Real Betis ahead of what fans will hope is a successful permanent transfer.
The young Argentine really caught the eye in La Liga last season and looks to have what it takes to make an impact at a higher level now.
FW: Nicolas Pepe
Another major statement of intent by Arsenal, Nicolas Pepe joined from Lille after looking a world class talent in Ligue 1 last season.
The Ivory Coast international comes in as Alex Iwobi leaves and that can only go down as a huge upgrade by the Gunners to give them some much-needed quality in attacking midfield for 2019/20.
FW: Eden Hazard
One of the best players in the Premier League, Eden Hazard will be a big loss for Chelsea and for English football as a whole after his move to Real Madrid.
The Belgium international should, however, be a big hit at the Bernabeu, having been given the number 7 shirt previously worn by club legend Cristiano Ronaldo – a player Los Blancos will now hope their new signing can replace.
FW: Antoine Griezmann
Finally, leading the line in our transfer XI is Barcelona new-boy Antoine Griezmann, who should prove a superb purchase from Atletico Madrid.
The France international’s arrival will not only strengthen Barca’s attack, but this signing significantly weakens one of their main title rivals – even if they have replaced him with Joao Felix, who is a player extremely unlucky to miss out on a spot in our line up.
