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It's time to tear apart our rankings of the best summer deals.

Although it's only been three months since most of the following 20 players made their debuts, there are some obvious stuttering starts and blistering beginnings in this rundown.

How has Fulham's £25-million coup Jean Michael Seri played? Has Thomas Lemar justified his fee at Atletico Madrid? Here, we provide grades and updates on each of theScore's top 20 summer signings:

20. Ante Rebic - A

Fiorentina to Eintracht Frankfurt for €2 million

Eintracht Frankfurt's attacking trio of Sebastien Haller, Luka Jovic, and Rebic is one the most exciting frontlines on the continent. Jovic, 21, stole the limelight with a five-goal haul against Fortuna Dusseldorf in October, but when it comes to value for money, Rebic's €2-million move before he starred for Croatia at the World Cup could be the steal of the summer. He has top-scored for Eintracht with 12 goals, maintaining their hunt for Champions League qualification. If they are successful, it would be Eintracht's first appearance in Europe's elite club competition since they lost in the 1959-60 final to Real Madrid.

19. Jonathan Bamba - A-

Saint-Etienne to Lille on free transfer

What a coup and significant upgrade from fellow attacker Eder, who left for Lokomotiv Moscow in the summer transfer window. Nicolas Pepe will likely demand the biggest fee when European behemoths come calling in January or next summer - he's scored 12 and assisted five times from the right flank - but Bamba's swift impact in northern France won't go unnoticed. The 22-year-old has been in devastating form down the left, netting on eight occasions and regularly winning possession in advantageous positions.

18. Aleksandr Golovin - D-

CSKA Moscow to AS Monaco for €25 million

The worst part of Golovin's Monaco initiation came in mid-December when an ugly rake down the back of Nabil Fekir's leg moments after second-half kickoff resulted in his dismissal. The Russian has followed an excellent World Cup with some abject performances throughout the opening half of the season, contributing little in Ligue 1 action and only once hinting at his talent in a forgettable 1-1 Champions League draw at Club Brugge. Improvement is needed, and fast.

17. Max Meyer - B-

FC Schalke to Crystal Palace on free transfer

Meyer left Schalke under a cloud when he spoke out against sporting director Christian Heidel, but by then he had impressed as a regista under manager Domenico Tedesco. At Crystal Palace, however, the 23-year-old has regularly cropped up on the left-hand side of a narrow, four-man midfield - a position that threatens to expose his lacking speed and doesn't adequately display his knack of sighting passes through the middle. Roy Hodgson needs to find Meyer's best position, otherwise, the potential he showed in Germany's youth teams will never be realized.

16. Giovani Lo Celso - B+

Paris Saint-Germain to Real Betis on season-long loan with option to buy

The strength of Real Betis' summer business means their current standing of sixth - the position they finished in last season - is quite disappointing. The 11th-hour swoop for Lo Celso was the most impressive acquisition, and that's a huge compliment given the Seville club also brought in William Carvalho, Sergio Canales, and seldom-used World Cup standout Takashi Inui in the same window. Lo Celso has lived up to his billing, completing more dribbles than any of his teammates while expertly orchestrating transitions from the heart of Quique Setien's lineup.

15. Sime Vrsaljko - B

Atletico Madrid to Internazionale for season-long loan worth €6.5 million with €17.5-million option to buy

Inter fans must have been elated to see Vrsaljko turn up following his excellent performances at the World Cup in Russia, and anticipated an instant understanding with fellow Croatians Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic in Lombardy. His signing also addressed an area where the Nerazzurri were looking quite thin. Unfortunately, injury issues have restricted the right-back to only eight Serie A starts, but in those outings, he showed his sublime crossing ability and excellent two-way game. He promises to be a vital part of Inter's squad for years to come.

14. Pablo Maffeo - D

Manchester City to VfB Stuttgart for €9 million

€9 million looked a pinch for Stuttgart - some Manchester City fans were tipping him as serious right-back competition for Kyle Walker in the 2018-19 term - but minutes have been at a premium behind Benjamin Pavard and veteran Andreas Beck, while ankle issues have further compounded Maffeo's German stay. The Baden-Wurttemberg side is also mired in a relegation battle, with the second leakiest defense and the worst scoring record in the Bundesliga. The conditions aren't ideal for the 21-year-old's development.

13. Thomas Lemar - B-

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AS Monaco to Atletico Madrid for €70 million

Lemar is easing into Diego Simeone's stubborn philosophy at the Wanda Metropolitano, and there has been evidence of the unpredictability and speed the Frenchman offers to Atletico Madrid's counterattack. Considering the three-figure sums that were bandied about when Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur were apparently keeping an eye on Lemar, the fourth-most expensive player of the summer may actually turn out to be a bargain for Los Colchoneros - especially if he helps vault the three-point gap behind table-topping Barcelona when La Liga reconvenes this weekend.

12. Goncalo Guedes - C-

Paris Saint-Germain to Valencia for €40 million

Guedes is consigned to the treatment room until February with a groin issue, further slashing the attacking options for shot-shy Valencia. It's not as if the young Portuguese winger was particularly influential in that department, though: across 14 appearances in La Liga and the Champions League, he has no goals, one assist, and two fewer key passes than defensive midfielder Francis Coquelin. Guedes' rapid approach play is a joy, but his end product is often a frustration.

11. Justin Kluivert - C+

Ajax to Roma for €17.25 million

Kluivert told La Gazzeto dello Sport on Sunday he has grown as an adult, is acclimating to the tougher setting of Serie A, and is getting accustomed to living away from his family. His basic numbers are indicative of a gradual transition overseen by under-pressure manager Eusebio Di Francesco - he counts one goal and three assists, but has started only six league matches - and of a player who, at 19, certainly deserves patience. His potential is stratospheric.

10. Arturo Vidal - B-

Bayern Munich to Barcelona for €35 million

Vidal's Barcelona career got off to an inauspicious start. In October, Blaugrana boss Ernesto Valverde said the Chilean midfielder "lacked respect" after taking to social media to express displeasure over a dearth of first-team action, but Vidal has made the most of his opportunities since that month's international break. His contributions against Espanyol and Levante in December were predictably overshadowed by Lionel Messi, but Valverde is steadily structuring a three-man midfield with Vidal positioned to the left of Ivan Rakitic and anchor Sergio Busquets. That's an impressive nucleus.

9. Fabinho - B

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AS Monaco to Liverpool for €45 million

Jurgen Klopp appeared reluctant to field Fabinho in the early months after his Liverpool transfer, but the 25-year-old has since established himself as one of his preferred midfielders on Merseyside. The best platform for Liverpool's attack to thrive seems to be when the Brazilian is partnered with Georginio Wijnaldum in the center, with Fabinho's vision, positional sense and decision-making regularly standing out. It is staggering that Fabinho was left out of Tite's squad for last summer's World Cup.

8. Rui Patricio - B+

Sporting CP to Wolverhampton Wanderers for €18 million following tribunal

Patricio must be delighted with how things have fared since he swapped Lisbon for Wolverhampton. His shot-stopping has saved Wolves on a few occasions, with his elasticity to thwart Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in August a particular highlight. Wolves are eighth in the table, and could climb. The only concern is the Portuguese's distribution - it's not especially good, and teams will be encouraged to hassle him with an aggressive, high press for the remainder of the campaign.

7. Mattia Caldara - N/A

Juventus to AC Milan for €35 million

Perhaps the most unfortunate victim of Milan's injury bug has been Caldara, a ready-made replacement for Leonardo Bonucci. Latest estimates predict a February return for Caldara and, given the severity of his ruptured Achilles tendon, it would be a surprise if he could then rehash his best form from last season's loan spell at Atalanta. Unfortunately, the 2018-19 campaign looks like a write-off, therefore making it too harsh to grade him at this juncture.

6. Leon Goretzka - B-

FC Schalke to Bayern Munich on free transfer

Some dreadful performances early in Bayern Munich's season were the fault of an ageing spine - Jerome Boateng and Thomas Muller were among the guilty parties - rather than the younger players like Joshua Kimmich and summer freebie Goretzka. The latter, 23, looked more at ease in the weeks before he sat out a pre-winter break trip to Eintracht Frankfurt, forming a promising double pivot with either Thiago Alcantara or Kimmich. When Corentin Tolisso returns to fitness, Bayern will be well-equipped and fairly youthful in the center of their lineup.

5. Jorginho - B+

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Napoli to Chelsea for €57 million

There have been a couple of worries here: one, Jorginho's inclusion means N'Golo Kante is forced to learn a new role as a No. 8, and two, the former can falter when he's swarmed. However, much of the time Jorginho plays like he's been in Chelsea's XI for years, pushing the ball into the strikeforce and calmly twisting away from pressure. Maurizio Sarri is a gifted training-ground coach, so he should be able to tend to the Brazilian's rough spots while successfully transitioning Kante into a powerful all-rounder. Chelsea fans should be optimistic for the future.

4. Rodrigo - A

Villarreal to Atletico Madrid for potential €25 million

The natural heir to Gabi's throne was Rodrigo, a former Atletico Madrid schoolboy who was plucked from Villarreal. He's arguably been Simeone's best player, blending an industrious frenzy of interceptions and tackles with Saul Niguez in midfield and seldom losing the ball. He's just 22 and had only made 63 La Liga appearances before he returned to the capital, but plays with the maturity of a footballer seasoned by cup conquests and title tussles. Atleti have conceded 12 goals this season, and it's no coincidence that Rodrigo wasn't on the pitch when the first five went in.

3. Benjamin Henrichs - C

Bayer Leverkusen to AS Monaco for €20 million

Monaco's 2018-19 season has been an unmitigated disaster so far, and it has been difficult for Henrichs to showcase his obvious gifts when he is shoved around various positions in the lineup. True, one of the German's best attributes is his versatility, but he has cropped up on the left far too often, while Djibril Sidibe has been atrocious in what is perhaps Henrichs' best role at right-back. The 21-year-old's tactical and technical ability may eventually see him establish himself as a central midfielder but, for now, his duty as a jack-of-all-trades threatens to hamper his confidence and derail his development.

2. Naby Keita - C

RB Leipzig to Liverpool for €60 million

Liverpool fans had to wait for Keita's arrival, and have waited even longer since. His eventual unveiling after shifting from RB Leipzig has been followed by sporadic outings - some due to injury, some due to Klopp deeming other players as better options in his midfield - and resulted in fellow summer signings Alisson, Fabinho, and Xherdan Shaqiri outshining him. Klopp does tend to be patient in unleashing his acquisitions, however, so Liverpool supporters should expect to see the best of Keita eventually.

1. Jean Michael Seri - C-

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Nice to Fulham for £25 million

It's harsh to criticize Seri's football under Slavisa Jokanovic, but recently, he failed to last 90 minutes against Wolves and Huddersfield Town before being benched against Arsenal. Perhaps, for now, he is too much of a luxury player for Jokanovic's successor Claudio Ranieri while he tightens up the backline, but it will be a criminal waste of Seri's quality if he remains on the outskirts of the Italian's plans. The 27-year-old's high number of key passes and tendency to retain possession in tight spots show what he can offer the Cottagers.

3e:T7b2a,

It's time to tear apart our rankings of the best summer deals.

Although it's only been three months since most of the following 20 players made their debuts, there are some obvious stuttering starts and blistering beginnings in this rundown.

How has Fulham's £25-million coup Jean Michael Seri played? Has Thomas Lemar justified his fee at Atletico Madrid? Here, we provide grades and updates on each of theScore's top 20 summer signings:

20. Ante Rebic - A

Fiorentina to Eintracht Frankfurt for €2 million

19. Jonathan Bamba - A-

Saint-Etienne to Lille on free transfer

18. Aleksandr Golovin - D-

CSKA Moscow to AS Monaco for €25 million

17. Max Meyer - B-

FC Schalke to Crystal Palace on free transfer

16. Giovani Lo Celso - B+

Paris Saint-Germain to Real Betis on season-long loan with option to buy

15. Sime Vrsaljko - B

Atletico Madrid to Internazionale for season-long loan worth €6.5 million with €17.5-million option to buy

14. Pablo Maffeo - D

Manchester City to VfB Stuttgart for €9 million

13. Thomas Lemar - B-

AS Monaco to Atletico Madrid for €70 million

12. Goncalo Guedes - C-

Paris Saint-Germain to Valencia for €40 million

11. Justin Kluivert - C+

Ajax to Roma for €17.25 million

10. Arturo Vidal - B-

Bayern Munich to Barcelona for €35 million

9. Fabinho - B

AS Monaco to Liverpool for €45 million

8. Rui Patricio - B+

Sporting CP to Wolverhampton Wanderers for €18 million following tribunal

7. Mattia Caldara - N/A

Juventus to AC Milan for €35 million

6. Leon Goretzka - B-

FC Schalke to Bayern Munich on free transfer

5. Jorginho - B+

Napoli to Chelsea for €57 million

4. Rodrigo - A

Villarreal to Atletico Madrid for potential €25 million

3. Benjamin Henrichs - C

Bayer Leverkusen to AS Monaco for €20 million

2. Naby Keita - C

RB Leipzig to Liverpool for €60 million

1. Jean Michael Seri - C-

Nice to Fulham for £25 million

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Business has closed across Europe's top five leagues, and the vast majority of managers in those divisions will claim it has been a success for their respective club.

But who is telling the truth?

Here, theScore runs down the 20 best transfers during the summer window.

Honorable mentions: Bernard (Shakhtar Donetsk to Everton, free), William Carvalho (Sporting CP to Real Betis, €20 million), Quincy Promes (Spartak Moscow to Sevilla, €20 million), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid to Juventus, €100 million)

20. Ante Rebic

Fiorentina to Eintracht Frankfurt for €2 million

A protagonist of Croatia's finish as runners-up at the World Cup was the subject of an under-the-radar shift from Fiorentina to Eintracht Frankfurt for merely €2 million before the tournament commenced. It was superb business. In fact, Rebic was drawing interest from Manchester United over a transfer worth at least €50 million after the Russian showpiece, according to Bild reports relayed by Ronan Murphy of Goal. His physicality is a nuisance for defenders and he can unleash a rocket shot from a range of positions in attack.

19. Jonathan Bamba

Saint-Etienne to Lille on free transfer

The permanent summer departures of Eder to Lokomotiv Moscow and Naim Sliti to Dijon - accumulating just under €2.5 million for Lille - were spectacularly answered with the steal of 22-year-old Bamba. The former Saint-Etienne man is a versatile operator in attack and should add to his growing legion of admirers in Christophe Galtier's youthful throng with his slick passing and class finishing. He's inspired Les Dogues to seven points in their opening three Ligue 1 matches this season, scoring three goals in the process.

18. Aleksandr Golovin

CSKA Moscow to AS Monaco for €25 million

There are few people who predicted Russia to progress any further than the group stage at the World Cup, but Stanislav Cherchesov worked wonders to engineer a last-eight finish. Golovin was arguably his best piece of weaponry. Amid reported interest from Chelsea, the midfielder - who scored once and assisted twice at the summer tournament - plumped for Monaco in the hopes that he'll get regular starts for Leonardo Jardim's outfit. He's certainly a considerable upgrade on Stevan Jovetic.

17. Max Meyer

FC Schalke to Crystal Palace on free transfer

Meyer left Schalke under a dark cloud after he spoke disparagingly about the stewardship of sporting director Christian Heidel, but by then he had reinvented himself as a regista under manager Domenico Tedesco. It was a position that masked his low top speed and brought his technical attributes and ball retention to the fore. The main concern, however, will be how important those characteristics are when Crystal Palace's main game plan is to impatiently thump the ball ahead of Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend. If Meyer, once widely tipped to headline Germany's emerging generation, is to deliver on his promise, the time is now.

16. Giovani Lo Celso

Paris Saint-Germain to Real Betis on season-long loan with option to buy

An 11th-hour swoop for Lo Celso was greeted with noises of appreciation from those who have had the privilege of watching him for Rosario Central or Paris Saint-Germain. He's a technically gifted midfielder and should perfectly complement William Carvalho in the center of Quique Setien's much-improved squad. He did show promise as a No. 6 under Unai Emery last season - the manager must have considered reuniting with him at Arsenal following his appointment in north London - but that does come at a risk of his attacking qualities being nullified by stronger opposition. With Carvalho, Sergio Canales, and Takashi Inui also brought aboard, this may be an exciting era for Real Betis.

15. Sime Vrsaljko

Atletico Madrid to Internazionale for season-long loan worth €6.5 million with €17.5-million option to buy

Vrsaljko played a key part in Croatia's run to the World Cup final in Russia, with a particularly impressive performance coming when he constantly exposed Ashley Young's old legs in the semi-final with England. The right-back teams up with compatriots Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic at Inter and will bring defensive discipline, buccaneering runs, and beautiful crosses to an area where the Nerazzurri were looking quite thin.

14. Pablo Maffeo

Manchester City to VfB Stuttgart for €9 million

Maffeo snubbed interest from England and Spain after Pep Guardiola recommended a shift to the Bundesliga for the right-back. Although there is likely small print indicating a buyback clause or sell-on fees for Manchester City in the paperwork, €9 million looks a snip for Stuttgart. Last season's loan to Girona was a source of puzzlement for some City fans when Danilo suffered some so-so performances soon after his move from Real Madrid, and confusion reigned when Maffeo famously had Lionel Messi in his back pocket during one La Liga outing.

13. Thomas Lemar

AS Monaco to Atletico Madrid for €70 million

Maybe Atletico Madrid aren't so frugal. Diego Simeone boasts the fourth-most expensive player of the summer after the capture of Lemar, but the Argentine tactician can legitimately claim a bargain given that the winger's value was considerably more when Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur were apparently chasing his signature over the previous two transfer windows. The defense-first collective now has an incredible outlet on the counter-attack with Lemar, adding to pace elsewhere from Antoine Griezmann and fellow newcomer Gelson Martins.

12. Goncalo Guedes

Paris Saint-Germain to Valencia for €40 million

Paris Saint-Germain gave up on Guedes far too soon. The Portuguese's agility is a joy to behold and was on view during his loan spell with Valencia last season. Les Parisiens did turn a €10-million profit on Guedes, but quite how they've deemed him unfit for their starting XI with just eight league outings under his belt is unknown. With Kevin Gameiro also signed up this summer, the 21-year-old has a capable frontman to aim for and therefore has every chance of outdoing his tally of nine assists during the 2017-18 La Liga campaign.

11. Justin Kluivert

Ajax to Roma for €17.25 million

The lasting members of Ajax's side that reached the 2016-17 Europa League final should be Davinson Sanchez, Matthijs de Ligt, and Kluivert, the latter of whom was an unused substitute in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United. Often having a famed footballing father - Justin's old man, Patrick, shone for Barcelona and the Netherlands - proves a heavy burden, but the 19-year-old is incredibly campaigning to be the best from three generations of talent from the Kluivert family. His dribbling and awareness could light up Serie A this season.

10. Arturo Vidal

Bayern Munich to Barcelona for €35 million

Powerful running and aggression aren't the usual standout attributes of a Barcelona midfielder, but Ernesto Valverde hasn't been scared of making tweaks to the Camp Nou model. He is, after all, the man who signed Paulinho. Patience will have to be exercised with Vidal - there have been recent issues with his knee - but his presence and winning mentality alone will rid the dressing room of any complacency, and his on-pitch qualities can add a whole new dimension to the Barcelona XI.

9. Fabinho

AS Monaco to Liverpool for €45 million

The scant sightings of Fabinho are a mystery over the opening weeks of the English season. The 24-year-old Brazilian is yet to appear in a professional match for Liverpool - just once being named in the matchday squad as an unused substitute against West Ham United - despite many touting him as the death knell to captain Jordan Henderson's stranglehold on the deep midfield position. It may take time for him to establish himself in the lineup - James Milner and Georginio Wijnaldum have started the campaign well with Naby Keita in the middle - but expect him to become an integral part of Jurgen Klopp's clan for years to come. He can handily fill in at right-back as well.

8. Rui Patricio

Sporting CP to Wolverhampton Wanderers on free transfer

John Ruddy regained a reputation as a top second-tier goalkeeper last season but wasn't granted a crack at being first-choice for Wolves in the Premier League. You can't blame them. Patricio was one of a handful of players able to untie themselves from their Sporting CP contracts after masked fans attacked them in May, and his agent, Jorge Mendes, was quick to encourage the Portuguese shot-stopper to opt for a move to the Black Country. He displayed his unrelenting elasticity with a phenomenal save to deny Manchester City's Raheem Sterling last weekend.

7. Mattia Caldara

Juventus to AC Milan for €35 million

Leonardo Bonucci out, Caldara in. What Caldara lacks in pace and physicality, he makes up for in his composure and timing. In true Italian tradition, he is excellent at making interceptions at the back, but he won't snobbily shirk out of a tackle either. Although he wasn't really given the opportunity to make the grade at Juventus after joining last summer, he was a bright spot on loan at Atalanta over the previous term. Milan are almost set for the next ten years when Caldara, Alessio Romagnoli, Andrea Conti, and Ricardo Rodriguez are all available for selection in defense.

6. Leon Goretzka

FC Schalke to Bayern Munich on free transfer

Schalke fans were furious once again when another talented player walked away from Gelsenkirchen for nothing. Add Goretzka to a stacked list also featuring Joel Matip, Sead Kolasinac, and Palace new boy Meyer. Bayern Munich have recruited a player who is adept in both withdrawn or advanced central midfield positions, but it's perhaps the latter where his wonderful passing is at its most potent. He has also been used wide on the right by Germany manager Joachim Low, but the exit of Vidal indicates Goretzka will be predominantly used through the middle by Niko Kovac.

5. Jorginho

Napoli to Chelsea for €57 million

If Maurizio Sarri is given time as Chelsea manager - and this is Roman Abramovich's Chelsea we're talking about - Jorginho will be the nucleus of his lineup. He doesn't offer the same relentless harrying of N'Golo Kante, but he more than compensates for that in his vertical play from the base of midfield. He is insistent on moving the ball upfield through his dribbling and zippy passes, and his sublime positional awareness will see him nip in with more interceptions than any of Kante's colleagues brought to the middle of the park in 2017-18.

4. Rodri

Villarreal to Atletico Madrid for potential €25 million

Rodri returns to where he played as a schoolboy, and is being dubbed as the heir to Gabi's holding midfield mantle. Simeone may have taken note of the 22-year-old's talents last March when he helped limit Griezmann and spread the ball around with aplomb as Villarreal saw off Atletico Madrid with a 2-1 win. Despite having just 63 La Liga appearances to his name prior to his switch back to the capital, he looks set for plenty of first-team action for the freshened-up Colchoneros.

3. Benjamin Henrichs

Bayer Leverkusen to AS Monaco for €20 million

Monaco's late-window purchase of Henrichs was a masterstroke, and a way of further alleviating fans' disgruntlement after another host of stars were sold off during the summer. His versatility could serve as a solution to Fabinho's departure. He's a natural in Fabinho's old role at right-back where Djibril Sidibe's defensive vulnerabilities are regularly exposed, he can push higher up that flank, and there's no reason why he can't eventually feature regularly in central midfield with his technical and tactical gifts. Like many who have passed through the Stade Louis II under Jardim, he's blessed with bags of pace.

2. Naby Keita

RB Leipzig to Liverpool for €60 million

Good things come to those who wait. Liverpool wrapped up a deal for Keita last summer, and RB Leipzig held firm when the Merseysiders apparently tried to rush his arrival with financial incentives in January. Now he's at Anfield and has shown what a snug fit he is in Klopp's schematic. He's a bundle of energy, equally comfortable in carrying the ball and harassing opponents, and an indiscipline that saw him charged with seven yellows and two reds in the 2017-18 Bundesliga term is yet to be resurrected.

1. Jean Michael Seri

Nice to Fulham for £25 million

In the summer of 2017, Xavi dubbed Seri a perfect signing for Barcelona. One year later, he is plying his trade at Fulham. That's not to say the main beneficiary in this deal is the club; Seri can mail passes to quality options higher up the park in Tom Cairney, Andre Schurrle, Ryan Sessegnon, and Aleksandar Mitrovic, and significantly boost his value on a stage with much greater exposure than Ligue 1. Seri may be worth at least double his £25-million fee just 12 months down the line.

(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)

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Business has closed across Europe's top five leagues, and the vast majority of managers in those divisions will claim it has been a success for their respective club.

But who is telling the truth?

Here, theScore runs down the 20 best transfers during the summer window.

20. Ante Rebic

Fiorentina to Eintracht Frankfurt for €2 million

19. Jonathan Bamba

Saint-Etienne to Lille on free transfer

18. Aleksandr Golovin

CSKA Moscow to AS Monaco for €25 million

17. Max Meyer

FC Schalke to Crystal Palace on free transfer

16. Giovani Lo Celso

Paris Saint-Germain to Real Betis on season-long loan with option to buy

15. Sime Vrsaljko

Atletico Madrid to Internazionale for season-long loan worth €6.5 million with €17.5-million option to buy

14. Pablo Maffeo

Manchester City to VfB Stuttgart for €9 million

13. Thomas Lemar

AS Monaco to Atletico Madrid for €70 million

12. Goncalo Guedes

Paris Saint-Germain to Valencia for €40 million

11. Justin Kluivert

Ajax to Roma for €17.25 million

10. Arturo Vidal

Bayern Munich to Barcelona for €35 million

9. Fabinho

AS Monaco to Liverpool for €45 million

8. Rui Patricio

Sporting CP to Wolverhampton Wanderers on free transfer

7. Mattia Caldara

Juventus to AC Milan for €35 million

6. Leon Goretzka

FC Schalke to Bayern Munich on free transfer

5. Jorginho

Napoli to Chelsea for €57 million

4. Rodri

Villarreal to Atletico Madrid for potential €25 million

3. Benjamin Henrichs

Bayer Leverkusen to AS Monaco for €20 million

2. Naby Keita

RB Leipzig to Liverpool for €60 million

1. Jean Michael Seri

Nice to Fulham for £25 million

(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)

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Sime Vrsaljko will spend the upcoming season in Italy following confirmation that Atletico Madrid will loan the Croatian right-back to Inter Milan with an option to buy after the 2018-19 campaign.

The agreement, which will be made official pending a physical, is reportedly worth €6.5 million and includes a €17.5-million option to buy.

A brief statement from Atletico on Vrsaljko, as translated by Football Italia, read: "After two seasons defending the colors of our club, during which he demonstrated his talent and sacrifice, we want to wish him all the best in his new adventure with Inter, who have an option to buy.”

The 26-year-old Vrsaljko becomes Inter's seventh signing of the summer following the arrivals of Radja Nainggolan, Stefan de Vri j, Lautaro Martínez, Federico Dimarco, Matteo Politano, and Kwadwo Asamoah.

Vrsaljko, who played a prominent role in helping Croatia reach the World Cup final in Russia, is expected to feature in manager Luciano Spalletti's starting backline alongside Joao Miranda, Milan Skriniar, and Asamoah.

Shortly after the deal was confirmed, Atletico announced the signing of Colombian right-back Santiago Arias on a five-year contract from PSV Eindhoven.

42:Tbe0,

Sime Vrsaljko will spend the upcoming season in Italy following confirmation that Atletico Madrid will loan the Croatian right-back to Inter Milan with an option to buy after the 2018-19 campaign.

The agreement, which will be made official pending a physical, is reportedly worth €6.5 million and includes a €17.5-million option to buy.

Shortly after the deal was confirmed, Atletico announced the signing of Colombian right-back Santiago Arias on a five-year contract from PSV Eindhoven.

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France vs. Croatia, while not the final most expected, is a matchup worthy of the occasion. Sunday will see several of world football's biggest stars lining up on opposite sides, but who comes out on top of theScore's rankings of all 22 likely starters?

22. Ivan Strinic

It's Strinic who holds the unfortunate distinction of being the lowest-ranked player here, although, given the quality of the 22 players on show, that is not as damning as it sounds. The new AC Milan signing has been a solid if unspectacular performer at left-back.

21. Lucas Hernandez

Hernandez is the pitbull of this France side, getting under the skin of opponents with a little nudge and snarl. He's not as adventurous as Benjamin Mendy - who has yet to fully recover from knee surgery - but he's tracked down ball carriers and played at a high tempo.

20. Danijel Subasic

Subasic, a vastly experienced goalkeeper, has been largely dependable for his nation in Russia. His biggest contributions have come in penalty shootouts - he saved three in the last-16 win over Denmark and another in the quarter-final victory over Russia. Should Sunday's final go the distance, he will fancy himself as a hero once again.

19. Domagoj Vida

Besiktas defender Vida has become a widely recognisable figure over the last four weeks for his no-nonsense approach and blond ponytail. However, the biggest headline he has made has been off the pitch, when he was disciplined for a pro-Ukraine video message after his country knocked out host nation Russia.

18. Dejan Lovren

A Champions League finalist in May, a World Cup finalist in July. It's been a decent end to the season for Liverpool centre-back Lovren. His displays in Russia have largely been impressive, too, although maybe not quite to the extent of supporting his claim of being "one of the best defenders in the world."

2 - Dejan Lovren is set to become only the second player to play in the Champions League final for an English club, and the World Cup final in the same year (after Thierry Henry in 2006). Defence. #CRO #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/669KQq47se
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 12, 2018

17. Benjamin Pavard

Didier Deschamps's decision to play Pavard out of position has paid off. A centre-back by trade, the 22-year-old has acquitted himself well at right-back and shown greater discipline than teammate Djibril Sidibe. His perfectly executed volley against Argentina remains one of the goals of the tournament.

16. Ante Rebic

Another revelation in the Croatia team, Rebic was snapped up permanently by Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported fee of just £1.8 million before the tournament kicked off in a move that now looks an absolute steal. His opportunistic volley against Argentina showed his predatory instincts, and his industrious style makes him a popular player for coaches and fans alike.

15. Olivier Giroud

Not for a lack of trying, Giroud has failed to hit the target at the 2018 World Cup. Nine of his 13 shots have gone wide, with the other four blocked. Despite his struggles in front of goal, Giroud has made himself useful elsewhere on the pitch. He's contributed in the defensive third, and his hold-up play has created time and space for Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe.

14. Marcelo Brozovic

Something of an invisible man in Croatia's midfield behind the more illustrious Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic, Brozovic has been quietly impressive for his country when called upon. Brought back into the starting XI for the England clash, he played a key role in his side winning the midfield battle and gaining the momentum after half-time.

13. Hugo Lloris

A goalkeeper who's prone to error, Lloris has improved his reputation in Russia with a series of spectacular diving saves. He's intervened at crucial junctures of the World Cup, most notably in the round of 16 against Uruguay and the semi-finals versus Belgium.

12. Blaise Matuidi

To the bemusement of wide-eyed supporters, Deschamps asked Matuidi to play as a left winger early in the group stage. And after some initial glitches, it worked. Matuidi has worked tirelessly, dropping deeper in midfield to help N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba. He won six tackles against Belgium - more than anyone else on the pitch.

11. Mario Mandzukic

Often cited as an example of a striker who manages to be both top-class and underrated by many, Mandzukic is proving yet again he's a big-game player. Not blessed with the obvious grace of a Modric or the explosive traits of a Kylian Mbappe, the 32-year-old is nevertheless a prolific, seasoned goal-scorer so adept at picking his moments to materialise in a half-yard of space in the penalty area. A brilliant anticipatory run and a smart left-footed finish in the 109th minute on Wednesday was all it took to kill off England in an instant.

10. Sime Vrsaljko

A contender for right-back of the tournament, Vrsaljko has been a model of consistency on the right flank for Croatia, offering an invaluable blend of accomplished defensive instincts, breathless runs down the line, and wicked delivery. His assist for Ivan Perisic's equaliser in the semi-final was the perfect example of his attacking talents.

9. Ivan Rakitic

Rakitic is a world-class player and has shown it in Russia, but the Barcelona star has ended up overshadowed on occasion by his midfield teammates. Even so, he oozes class, and his slightly subdued semi-final performance is perhaps best explained in his own words: "Last night, I had a fever, almost 39 (degrees). I was lying in bed finding the strength to play, and it was worth it."

8. Samuel Umtiti

Umtiti has impressed in more ways than one. Besides his goal against Belgium, the 24-year-old has shimmied his way out of trouble on numerous occasions and kicked off plays from the back. He's keen to step up and intervene and is willing and able to make adventurous passes. His confidence has been on full display in Russia.

7. Ivan Perisic

Perisic is similar to Mandzukic in the uneven nature of his contributions. Liable to drift through games at times, he had been largely silent against England until his decisive impact, getting himself in the right place at the right time to turn home Vrsaljko's cross for the equaliser. He nearly won the game himself, too, with his trademark move, but his stepover to work space on his left foot only resulted in a shot cannoning back off the post. He'd eventually head the ball through to Mandzukic for the game-winner.

6. Antoine Griezmann

Griezmann is the prototypical all-action forward, just as capable of pressing and passing as he is scoring. He's happy to track back and start moves from deeper positions. Seconds later, he can be seen up the pitch on the attack. That tirelessness has helped France see out important one-goal victories in Russia.

5. Raphael Varane

Varane is a colossus in the centre of defence. Few can project his sense of calm for both club and country. He clears the lines with efficiency and regularity, and marshals the backline with clarity. Varane is built in the image of the modern-day defender, showing poise on and off the ball while posing a challenge in the air to the most daunting strikers.

4. Paul Pogba

The criticism has ground to a halt. Pogba has shut the mouths of his naysayers with a sestet of responsible outings at the World Cup. He possesses the range of passing to unleash the counter-attack and the awareness to dispossess ball-carriers. Deschamps has coaxed some disciplined performances from Pogba.

3. Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe is the complete package. He's put his blistering speed to use, leaving defenders in his wake while drawing fouls in advantageous positions. Mbappe isn't afraid to run right at defenders and take space. If he wasn't a household name before the tournament, he has surely become one now.

2. N'Golo Kante

No one in football has Kante's engine. He's able to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time, giving his defence an added sense of security. He's made the second most interceptions at the World Cup and helped France become a difficult team to break down.

1. Luka Modric

Croatia's crown jewel, and a player for whom the acclaim keeps on rising, Modric has been nothing short of phenomenal in this tournament. His technique, passing ability, and vision are well-documented, but perhaps what has been most impressive in Russia is his ability to run on empty, partaking in three consecutive 120-minute marathon matches. There seems to be no limit to his energy or his abilities.

(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)

44:T3a31,

22. Ivan Strinic

21. Lucas Hernandez

20. Danijel Subasic

19. Domagoj Vida

18. Dejan Lovren

2 - Dejan Lovren is set to become only the second player to play in the Champions League final for an English club, and the World Cup final in the same year (after Thierry Henry in 2006). Defence. #CRO #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/669KQq47se
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 12, 2018

17. Benjamin Pavard

16. Ante Rebic

15. Olivier Giroud

14. Marcelo Brozovic

13. Hugo Lloris

12. Blaise Matuidi

11. Mario Mandzukic

10. Sime Vrsaljko

9. Ivan Rakitic

8. Samuel Umtiti

7. Ivan Perisic

6. Antoine Griezmann

5. Raphael Varane

4. Paul Pogba

3. Kylian Mbappe

2. N'Golo Kante

1. Luka Modric

(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)

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The 2018 World Cup final in Moscow on July 15 is set. After beating Belgium in the semi-final on Tuesday, 1998 winner France will vie for its second World Cup triumph and square off against Croatia, which saw off England on Wednesday to seal its first-ever final berth.

Ahead of the showpiece occasion, theScore looks at how the two teams match up across the pitch and in the dugout.

Goalkeeper

Both sides have an experienced stopper in goal, with 31-year-old Hugo Lloris lining up opposite 33-year-old Danijel Subasic.

France draws attention because of its outfield stars, but success is easier to come by if a team can depend on the last line of defence. While he was criticised for mistakes in warm-up games after an inconsistent season with Tottenham Hotspur, Lloris has been solid in Russia, proving his importance in the semi-final with a series of impressive saves. There's been one fly-in-mouth moment, but not too many of the heart-in-mouth variety between the sticks for Les Bleus.

For Croatia, Subasic has been coming come up big when his country needs him. From blanking Argentina's ailing star-studded attack in the group stage, then saving three penalties in the last-16 shootout win over Denmark, and completing the quarter-final against Russia and going on to save another shootout penalty despite being injured, the AS Monaco veteran has shown he can be as much of a difference-maker as his big-name outfield teammates.

Advantage: It's a close call, but we're leaning toward Lloris and France on this one... Unless it goes to penalties, perhaps.

Defence

With the exception of a madcap 4-3 win over Argentina in the last-16, France has conceded just one goal in its five other matches at this tournament. That's simply a phenomenal defensive performance, one built primarily on the imperious centre-back pairing of Raphael Varane and Samuel Umtiti. Furious rivals in Spain at the club level, the two have been miserable foes for opposing attackers in Russia. Varane, in particular, has been sensational. Not only that, but Didier Deschamps' side has benefitted from its defenders' attacking instincts.

1998 - It's the first time since 1998 that 3 defenders (Lizarazu, Blanc & Thuram) score a goal for France in the same World Cup (Pavard, Varane & Umtiti). Mental. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ooKUrAv9aI
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) July 10, 2018

Benjamin Pavard should arguably be the right-back representative in the team of the tournament. However, Sunday's right-sided opponent Sime Vrsaljko has also made a claim for that honour.

The Atletico Madrid man has mixed lung-busting sprints down the flank with precise deliveries both on the run and from dead-ball situations. The highlight of his contributions came during the equaliser vs. England; with his side struggling to create the opportunities to match its pressure, Vrsaljko swung in a cross so wicked it was virtually impossible to defend, and Ivan Perisic finished neatly. Centre-backs Dejan Lovren and Ivan Strinic have been another formidable pair at the heart of the backline, but are by no means immune to error.

Advantage: With world-class talent across the defensive line, we have to go with France.

Midfield

Coming into the tournament, France's midfield was touted by some as the best of any nation. While its play has not always been scintillating to watch, the unit's adaptability and the all-around quality of players like N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba, and Blaise Matuidi serves the side well.

Whereas games against less formidable teams allowed that trio to flex its offensive muscles, the Belgium clash saw the three sit deeper and attempt just 95 passes between them, but world-class talent Kevin De Bruyne was still held at arm's length. There's little this midfield can't do superbly.

But Croatia's midfield has been its crown jewel, too.

Luka Modric's talents are universally renowned, but the sheer energy from him and his teammates has been tough to believe, with all of Croatia's knockout games so far lasting 120 minutes. Thankfully, Zlatko Dalic's men were spared a third shootout, although with Subasic in goal, they'd probably have won it. In fact, the midfield of Modric, Ivan Rakitic, and Marcelo Brozovic has been so good that Real Madrid bit-part player Mateo Kovacic has barely seen action in Russia. Modric has been both a leader and a warrior, making this one too close to call.

Advantage: Tie

Attack

Let's face it: Antoine Griezmann alone makes for a better attack than most at the 2018 World Cup. The Atletico Madrid star has taken time out from teasing his future to anyone who will listen to score three times so far in this tournament, and he looks like a near-constant threat regardless of the opposition.

Then there's the sensational Kylian Mbappe. Let's be honest, there's little left to say about him. Throw in Olivier Giroud as a target man in front of that pair, as France has done during each knockout-stage match thus far, and you have a truly multi-talented forward line.

In contrast, Croatia's attack has been built on industry. Mario Mandzukic is, if there is such a thing, an underrated world-class player, and has two knockout-stage goals already after his extra-time winner in the semi-final. Ante Rebic has had a superb breakout tournament while playing like a man intent on smashing through doors to get a win. And Perisic, though sometimes inclined to drift through games, can come alive at the drop of a hat, as he did against England.

Advantage: There's plenty to be wary of with Croatia, but France has to take it here.

Manager

Billed, fairly, as a pragmatist rather than a purveyor of liquid football - Thibaut Courtois even called France's style "anti-football" - Deschamps has at least shown a willingness to make tactical tweaks when necessary. His side has rarely thrilled, but it finds a way to win, and he's now led France to back-to-back major finals. The truth is, however, that unless France wins on Sunday, Deschamps' accomplishments may not curry a huge amount of extra favour with much of the country, given Les Bleus were expected to beat Portugal on home soil two years ago at Euro 2016.

Meanwhile, Dalic is making a global name for himself after years managing in the Middle East. He's not afraid to make bold decisions and showed that by sending home Nikola Kalinic just five days into the tournament. Dalic has also mostly refrained from tinkering with his side too much as the competition has progressed. Why change a winning formula?

Advantage: Deschamps' dreariness hasn't bitten France yet, but Dalic has an entire nation united behind him. Croatia may have the dugout edge.

46:T3020,

Ahead of the showpiece occasion, theScore looks at how the two teams match up across the pitch and in the dugout.

Goalkeeper

Both sides have an experienced stopper in goal, with 31-year-old Hugo Lloris lining up opposite 33-year-old Danijel Subasic.

Advantage: It's a close call, but we're leaning toward Lloris and France on this one... Unless it goes to penalties, perhaps.

Defence

1998 - It's the first time since 1998 that 3 defenders (Lizarazu, Blanc & Thuram) score a goal for France in the same World Cup (Pavard, Varane & Umtiti). Mental. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ooKUrAv9aI
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) July 10, 2018

Benjamin Pavard should arguably be the right-back representative in the team of the tournament. However, Sunday's right-sided opponent Sime Vrsaljko has also made a claim for that honour.

Advantage: With world-class talent across the defensive line, we have to go with France.

Midfield

But Croatia's midfield has been its crown jewel, too.

Advantage: Tie

Attack

Advantage: There's plenty to be wary of with Croatia, but France has to take it here.

Manager

Advantage: Deschamps' dreariness hasn't bitten France yet, but Dalic has an entire nation united behind him. Croatia may have the dugout edge.

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