One club in particular has taken centre stage in the 2020 summer transfer window so far: Chelsea.
With five deals confirmed and a sixth blockbuster transaction in the offing—Kai Havertz, who B/R's Dean Jones has confirmed is still expected to arrive—they are the envy of almost every other fanbase.
The Blues have secured the signatures of Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Malang Sarr, Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva for a combined outlay of approximately £140 million, and Havertz's signature would tip that total over the £200 million mark.
In contrast, Liverpool and Manchester United have signed a combined total of one player, a back-up left-back, and it feels as though the Blues are closing the gap on the very best (and distancing themselves from the rest) this summer thanks to an aggressive pursuit of top-level talent.