The transfer window across Europe slammed shut on Monday until January with dozens of deals completed by the deadline.
Across Europe’s top five leagues, 1903 deals were completed worth £5.24billion.
Harry Maguire became the world’s most expensive defender this summerGetty Images - Getty
The transfer window for Premier League clubs shut before the season started in August while teams in Spain, Italy, France and Germany having longer to do their business.
English clubs could still sell but were not able to bring in replacements until the start of the next window.
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There were several high profile deals that never materialised with Tottenham no doubt delighted that Christian Eriksen remains with them, for now.
Despite some not going through, there was still a huge amount of money changing hands with plenty of clubs wanting to get their business done early.
Here are the 20 top deals completed by teams in Europe’s top five leagues.
20. Youri Tielemans – £40m (Monaco to Leicester City)
Tielemans is Leicester record signingGetty Images - Getty
19. Joelinton – £40m (Hoffenheim to Newcastle United)
Joelinton cost Newcastle £40mGetty Images - Getty
18. Mateo Kovacic – £40.2m (Real Madrid to Chelsea)
Chelsea activated their clause to purchase Kovacic from Real Madrid after the Croatian was on-loan at Stamford Bridge last seasonGetty Images - Getty
17. Sebastien Haller – £40.7m (Eintracht Frankfurt to West Ham)
Sebastien Haller is the new marksman at the London StadiumGetty Images - Getty
16. Ferland Mendy – £44m (Lyon to Real Madrid)
Ferland Mendy was signed by Real Madrid for £44millionGetty
15. Eder Militao – £44m (Porto to Real Madrid)
Eder Militao cost Real Madrid £44millionGetty Images - Getty
14. Aaron Wan-Bissaka – £45m (Crystal Palace to Manchester United)
Aaron Wan-Bissaka joined Manchester United in the summerGetty Images - Getty
13. Tanguy Ndombele – £55.5m (Lyon to Tottenham)
Ndombele arrived for £55.5m from LyonGetty Images - Getty
12. Luka Jovic – £57.5m (Eintracht Frankfurt to Real Madrid)
Jovic scored 25 goals for Eintracht Frankfurt last seasonGetty Images - Getty
11. Joao Cancelo – £60m (Juventus to Manchester City)
Joao Cancelo joined Man City from JuventusAFP or licensors
10. Rodri – £62.6m (Atletico Madrid to Manchester City)
Rodri has become a star for Man CityGetty Images - Getty
9. Frenkie de Jong – £65.3m (Ajax to Barcelona)
Frenkie de Jong helped Ajax reach the Champions League semi-finalGetty Images - Getty
8. Matthijs de Ligt – £67.8m (Ajax to Juventus)
Matthijs de Ligt is one of the best centre backs in the worldAFP or licensors
7. Lucas Hernandez – £68m (Atletico Madrid to Bayern Munich)
Lucas Hernandez joined Bayern Munich for £68millionGetty - Contributor
6. Nicolas Pepe – £72m (Lille to Arsenal)
Nicolas Pepe is Arsenal’s record signingGetty Images - Getty
5. Romelu Lukaku – £74m (Manchester United to Inter Milan)
Romelu Lukaku scored on his debut for Inter MilanGetty Images - Getty
4. Harry Maguire – £80m (Leicester City to Manchester United)
Harry Maguire is the world’s most expensive defenderAFP or licensors
3. Eden Hazard – £88.5m (Chelsea to Real Madrid)
Hazard joined Real from Chelsea earlier this summerGetty Images - Getty
2. Antoine Griezmann – £107.6m (Atletico Madrid to Barcelona)
Antoine Griezmann joined Barcelona after they activated his release clauseGetty Images - Getty
1. Joao Felix – £113m (Benfica to Atletico Madrid)
Joao Felix is already impressing at Atletico MadridGetty Images - Getty
