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But, as ever, international deals not involving clubs in the Club World Cup, and free transfers, didn't go through until July 1.

Here are grades for all the major confirmed transfers in the men's game, with each listed by date and then by highest fee.

All fees are reported unless confirmed with an asterisk.

Ipswich's 2024-25 Premier League campaign might have ended in a rather meek relegation, but some players still caught the eye for the right reasons.

Reports suggest this deal could cost the Toffees as much as £12 million for the year, once you account for the loan fee and a large chunk of Grealish's wages being covered.

Soon to be 30, and with only 1,720 Premier League minutes under his belt in the past two seasons, it's a lot to stake on a player who once dazzled but now represents a question mark.

A transfer that works out nicely for all parties?

In that situation, a proven, Premier League-quality, experienced head and good all-rounder like Nørgaard seems a smart pickup.

The fee may rise to £15m with add-ons, but that still feels like a rough deal for Brentford, who just lost their captain and heartbeat.

well, it's the end -- finally -- of an incredibly unsuccessful €80m deal (which is still a world record for a goalkeeper) struck back in 2018.

Barcelona: B+
AS Monaco: C+

Fati once stood where Lamine Yamal now stands -- with the world at his feet -- but injuries have derailed what was supposed to be a fast track to stardom and he has managed just 747 league minutes across the past two seasons.

Spurs are smart to try to tap into that potential for a more reasonable fee, while Die Rekordmeister have somehow made a profit on a player they didn't really improve along the way.

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Vickery: Mastantuono shows signs of a young Zidane

Tim Vickery speaks about River Plate's Franco Mastantuono ahead of the Club World Cup.

June 13

River Plate: A
Real Madrid: A

The River Plate production line just keeps on rolling.

In signing him, FC Porto have elevated their midfield in time for the Club World Cup for an extremely reasonable fee.

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Will Liam Delap be able to step up his game at Chelsea?

The "ESPN FC" crew debate whether Chelsea are taking too much of a risk by signing Liam Delap to be their long-term solution at striker.

June 4

Ipswich Town: C
Chelsea: A-

Delap caught the eye in his first Premier League campaign despite his team's overall struggles and eventual relegation.
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