5 transfers you might have missed this summer

This summer's ongoing transfer window has been extravagant and astonishing. We have already witnessed two unthinkable mega-transfers of Lionel Messi to PSG and the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United. Meanwhile, a bid from Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe has added more glamor this summer.

The summer transfer window brings hundreds of transfers of footballers from their clubs across the world. Amidst all the staggering transfer headlines, there are a few acquisitions that go unnoticed and are unobtrusive.

In this article, we will look at 5 transfers you might have overlooked.

#.5 Toby Alderweireld to Al Duhail SC

Toby Alderweireld signed for Qatari club Al Duhail

After six years of exemplary service, it was surprising to see Toby Alderweireld leave Spurs with very little fanfare.

The former Spurs player of the year's performances had slipped in recent years following Mauricio Pochettino's departure but at his best, the Belgian was comfortably in the conversation for the league's best centre-backs.

Take the 2016-17 season as an example, where Spurs conceded just 26 league goals, a figure bettered by only once by the last 10 Premier League winners. During that season, Alderweireld, playing alongside his long-term partner Vertonghen, was truly exceptional.

It was a great shame to see Spurs' one of the greatest defenders slipping out of the door for a Qatari club when he still had two years left on his contract.

Although with his new side having won seven out of the last ten Qatari titles, the 32-old year should finally get his hands on some silverware.

#4. Kaio Jorge to Juventus

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With much of the transfer talk in Serie A focusing on outgoings with stars like Ronaldo, Lukaku and De Paul heading towards their new clubs, it might have escaped everyone's notice that Juventus have signed one of Brazil's most promising talents.

Jorge was promoted to Santos under-20 squad in 2017 when he was aged 15. A year later he made his first-team debut. After starring during the Under-17 World Cup in 2019 scoring 5 goals, more first-team appearances followed. He finished his time in Brazil with 17 goals to his name.

He is capable of playing across the front line and is likened to Bobby Firmino in terms of his work rate. The 19-year old is seen as the perfect long-term foil for Chiesa and Bernadeschi.

#3 Lukas Nmecha to Wolfsburg

Manchester City's spending this summer has dwarfed that of every other European club courtesy of the arrival of Jack Grealish. But it often escapes the attention of their critics that the Cityzens also sell very well.

Man City have sold Lukas Nmecha to Wolfsburg for over £7 million. His departure alongside those of Angelino and Jack Harrison has provided Pep with useful funds to strengthen his squad.

After a couple of loan spells in the Championship, Nmecha exploded at Anderlecht last season. He smashed 21 goals in 40 games for the Belgian club. This prompted Wolfsburg to sign him permanently following his loan spell with them during the 2019 campaign.

#2. Denzel Dumfries to Inter Milan

Having already seen Achraf Hakimi scoring on his Ligue A debut, Inter Milan fans were beginning to get worried. With the Serie A season fast approaching their only options at right-wing back were Matteo Darmian and Valentino Lazaro.

But they needn't have worried as a week later the 25-year old PSV wing-back, Denzel Dumfries, walked through the door. He is fresh from shining for the Dutch at Euro 2020.

Inter Milan snapped the Dutchman with a fee of 12 million pounds with wages of 2.5 million pounds per season, half of what his predecessor, Hakimi, was paid. This appears to be one of the bargains of the summer.

Dumfries might not have the otherworldly attacking output of Hakimi, but he still provided 2 goals and assisted 6 times in the Eredivise last season. Factoring in his 3.5 tackles and interceptions per 90 and his 70% aerial duel win rate is double that of the Moroccan wing-back. Simone Inzaghi has bought in a very competent replacement.

#1. Olivier Giroud to AC Milan

We head over from one San Siro club to another where AC Milan have managed to snap up Olivier Giroud from Chelsea.

The fee for Giroud is understood to be around €1m (£855,000), with an extra €1m (£855,000) in bonuses subject to the number of appearances and qualification for the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Tammy Abraham's €40 million exit from Stamford Bridge attracted a lot of attention, while his former teammate Giroud went somewhat under the radar.

Giroud can leave Chelsea with his head held high. He contributed 42 goals and 15 assists during his time at Stamford Bridge. It was a remarkable feat as he was rarely a first-choice in the Blues set-up.

He'll be best remembered in West London for his outstanding 2018-19 Europa League form in which his 11 goals fired Chelsea to the title. He even managed 6 Champions League goals, including a crucial bicycle kick at the Wanda Metropolitano last season, helping his side lift their second Champions League trophy in history.