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Barcelona star Dani Olmo has admitted his confusion regarding the circumstances that prevented Argentina international Julian Alvarez from joining the Catalan giants this summer. Despite the striker's apparent desire to move to the Spotify Camp Nou, Atletico Madrid remained steadfast in their refusal to negotiate with a direct domestic rival.

The transfer window delivered plenty of drama, but was defined by massive sums spent on players who aren't worth it.

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.

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?