Carioca Preliminary Resumen

Barcelona are reportedly continuing to plot a blockbuster move for Julian Alvarez despite missing out on the Atletico Madrid forward during the summer transfer window. The Catalan heavyweights eventually settled for a short-term attacking signing, but they are now actively stockpiling funds for a renewed pursuit of the Argentina international in 2027.

Comprehensive match preview of Valencia vs Barcelona in the 2026-27 LaLiga season. We talk tactics, team news, transfers and more.

Olympique de Marseille and Athletic Club are the only two clubs across Europe's top five leagues that have failed to make a single signing this summer. While Bilbao's strict recruitment policy explains their quiet window, Marseille's inactivity stems from severe financial constraints.

The completion of big-money deals became a near-daily occurrence between June and September, but which of the continent's most powerful clubs spent most wisely?