As we head into the the latest international break, Goal pays tribute to the best buys of the summer transfer window
GettyPaco Alcacer
Paco Alcacer has featured in just four games in all competitions since joining Borussia Dortmund from Barcelona as part of a €2m (£1.8m/$2.3m) loan deal – yet the striker has already netted seven times.
Indeed, the 25-year-old Spaniard is the Bundesliga's top scorer, with six goals, even though he only played 81 minutes in total and a permanent move to Signal Iduna Park at the end of the season is already looking like a certainty.
AdvertisementGettyJonathan Bamba
Jonathan Bamba scored seven goals in Ligue 1 last season. The winger has already matched that tally after just nine appearances for new club Lille.
As a result, the free transfer from Saint-Etienne sits just one goal behind Paris Saint-Germain superstars Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in the goalscorers' chart.
Getty ImagesJoao Cancelo
No surprise that a Portugal international signed by Juventus makes our list of the signings of the season so far – but it's not Cristiano Ronaldo.
The €117m (£105m/$135m) signing from Real Madrid has enjoyed an impressive start to his career in Turin but his compatriot Joao Cancelo has proven even better value for money at €40.4m (£36.4m/$46.5m).
The former Valencia right-back, who spent last season on loan at Inter, has slotted seamlessly into the Bianconeri backline, while at the same time proving a constant threat going forward.
Getty ImagesGonzalo Higuain
AC Milan may be a little annoyed that Andre Silva has found his shooting boots at Sevilla but at least they replaced him with one of the best strikers in the world.
Gonzalo Higuain has continued to do what he does best since joining the Rossoneri on an €18m (£16.2m/$20.7m) loan deal with an option to buy: score goals. The Argentine has already hit six in seven appearances in all competitions so far this season.