With the summer transfer window of 2024 officially closed, it’s time to evaluate which clubs made the most of their business and who could have done better.
Here’s our breakdown and rating for some of the top clubs in Europe, scored out of 10.
Ranking the Summer 2024 Transfer Windows: Worst to Best
16. Barcelona: 4/10
Barcelona had a chaotic and underwhelming transfer window. Despite signing Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, registration issues delayed Olmo’s debut. The sale of several promising youngsters and losing İlkay Gündogan to Manchester City without signing proper replacements further weakened their squad. Financial Fair Play (FFP) problems and a rejected bid for Nico Williams capped off a disappointing summer.
15. Inter Milan: 4/10
Inter Milan didn’t make much of a splash in the market, focusing mainly on making deals for players they already had on loan. No significant additions were made, resulting in a rather uneventful window.
14. Liverpool: 5/10
Liverpool was quiet during the transfer window, missing out on crucial midfield reinforcements. Their signings, such as Mamardashvili and Chiesa, didn’t significantly strengthen their squad. Some money was recouped through sales, but their window was mostly underwhelming.
13. AC Milan: 6/10
AC Milan added names like Álvaro Morata, Tammy Abraham, and Emerson Royal, but none of these signings were groundbreaking. They did generate some revenue from player sales, but the lack of significant improvements kept their window from being great.
12. Real Madrid: 7/10
Real Madrid’s transfer window was good on paper with the signings of Kylian Mbappé and Endrick. However, they failed to address the loss of key players like Kroos and Nacho and didn’t strengthen their midfield or defense, which could be an issue given injuries in the squad.
11. Arsenal: 7/10
Arsenal strengthened in multiple areas and made some smart financial moves, selling Smith Rowe and Nketiah for pure profit. However, acquiring a cup-tied goalkeeper and not making any blockbuster signings leaves them with a solid, but unspectacular, 7/10.
10. Napoli: 7/10
Napoli brought in several useful players, including Lukaku, Neres, and McTominay. However, the messy situation with Osimhen overshadowed their solid business, leaving them with a rating of 7/10.
9. Juventus: 7/10
Juventus added depth with Koopmeiners, Khéphren Thuram, and Douglas Luiz. Their business was sound but not particularly thrilling, earning them a respectable 7/10.
8. Tottenham Hotspur: 7/10
Spurs solved their striker issue, signed promising players like Demarai Gray and Odobert, and sold some deadwood. It was a solid window for Spurs, especially considering their need for a center-forward.
7. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): 7/10
PSG had a busy window, signing players like João Neves, Désiré Doué, and William Pacho. However, they failed to secure a replacement for Mbappé’s goal-scoring output, which keeps them from rating higher.
6. Bayern Munich: 7/10
Bayern Munich made some quality signings and did a good job balancing their finances through player sales. The missed opportunity with Désiré Doué kept them from a higher score, but overall it was a strong window.
5. Manchester City: 8/10
City had a great window, making key signings and selling deadwood for impressive fees. Their failure to sign backups for key positions prevents them from a higher rating, but it was still a very successful summer.
4. Manchester United: 8/10
United addressed defensive issues, signed a new striker, and cleared out underperforming players. They made solid financial moves with sales and streamlining the squad, putting them at an 8/10 rating.
3. Chelsea: 9/10
Chelsea spent heavily but balanced the books with significant player sales. They offloaded high-earners, reduced their squad size, and brought in smart signings for all positions. Despite the chaos, Chelsea’s business was sharp and strategic.
2. Aston Villa: 9/10
Aston Villa had a remarkable window, signing key players like Onana and Iling-Junior while making over €110 million in player sales. Their ambitious moves and focus on long-term growth solidified a near-perfect transfer window.
1. Atlético Madrid: 9/10
Atlético Madrid comes out on top with a 9/10 rating. They strengthened their attack, defense, and midfield while generating significant revenue through player sales. Their ability to offload João Félix for a decent sum was the cherry on top of an excellent summer.
Be sure not to miss out on the latest news about Premier League
Download our brand new App and follow your favorite players, clubs, and much more
