This summer’s transfer window has been the craziest on record, and there promises to be more drama and surprising signings within the last week of the window.
FC Metz vs Olympique Marseille opens the second weekend of the Ligue 1 season on Friday the 18th of August. The game kicks off at 20:00 BST at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
From teams in transition to teams looking to dethrone their league's dominant forces, the summer has seen a lot of squad overhauls. Determined on value for money, their squad importance and potential, we've picked three European clubs that stand out in particular.