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The game of football is evolving and becoming more money-driven. Clubs across Europe have been splashing serious cash in the transfer market over the years.
The 2017/18 season saw some sensational transfers in the summer which smashed all the records previously held.
Just when Paul Pogba's £89 million transfer in 2016 appeared to be breathtaking, Neymar's transfer fee eclipsed the Frenchman's price tag quite convincingly.
Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho joined the list of most expensive players in the business.
Here is a look at the players who could be on for some big money moves as Europe's elite brace themselves up for a busy couple of months.
All the statistics have been derived from squawka.com
#5 Gianluigi Donnarumma
Long considered one of Italy's most exciting prospects, and one of the most promising young footballers of his generation Donnarumma is widely regarded as the heir to Gianluigi Buffon for the number one position for the Azzurri.
The Italian was subjected to the wrath of Milan fans when he refused to sign a contract extension with the club, with the elite clubs interested in him. The player was then said to be worth €170 million.
However, he penned a new deal which would keep him at San Siro till 2021. Lately, the speculations regarding his future have started up again and his agent, Mino Riola is reportedly trying to get his client's contract annulled at the club.
It would not be a surprise if some elite club like PSG or Real Madrid agrees to meet the asking price of the Italian side, for the youngster.
#4 Mohamed Salah
Salah has been the find of the season for sure in Europe. The Egyptian winger is into his second spell in England and has set the league on fire since his arrival.
In his 41 appearances this season, the winger has scored 36 goals and provided 12 assists so far.
He is currently the second highest top scorer in the Premier League with 28 goals and doesn't appear to be in a mood to stop anytime soon.
Salah had joined Liverpool from AS Roma in the summer for then a club record fee. The 25-year-old has proved his mettle in England by netting some sublime strikes against the top sides.
His pace and precision on the ball is something heavenly to watch.
However, the winger's form may not be the best news for the Reds as Europe's elite are believed to have their eyes on the player.
If reports are to be believed, Real Madrid, PSG and Barcelona are eyeing a move for the player in the summer in a record deal worth £200 million.
Any interest from these teams would be hard for Klopp to fend off given their financial structure.
Like Coutinho, Salah could be on his way to Spain if Liverpool receives a breath-taking sum of money for the Egypt international.
#3 Paulo Dybala
The Juventus man has been in a sensational form so far this season. Dybala is a natural attacking talent and has an equally lethal left foot as his idol, Lionel Messi.
The Argentine is one of the most promising talents in the world presently and would potentially be raging a bidding war among Europe's elites for his signatures.
Manchester United would be out for a new No.10 in the summer and they could pursue Dybala. Barcelona also sees Dybala as Messi's heir and could battle United for the Argentine.
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are also heavily targeting the player ahead of this summer.
However, Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has refused to put a price on their star man but reports suggest that Dybala is not happy playing in Italy.
An offer as high as £154 million is understood to be tempting enough for the Old Lady faithful to resist.
#2 Eden Hazard
Real Madrid's interest in Eden Hazard is no secret.
Los Blancos have admired the player for the past few seasons and could be up for the player's signatures this summer.
This summer could finally be the one where a lucrative move is finalised. The estimated price for the player is somewhere around £200 million.
Sure, he's flourished in terms of goals in the Champions League - but that's precisely it, and British news outlet the Express believes the La Liga giants have already sealed a move in principle for Hazard.
Hazard has 15 goals and 11 assists in his 38 appearances for the Londoners this season. His passing accuracy in the league stands at 83% for this season while he has won 74% duels.
The Belgian is clearly stalling his contract negotiations with Chelsea till now. Maybe the player is eyeing a summer move to the Spanish capital.
#1 Harry Kane
The England international is easily the hottest property in Europe at the moment. His consistency over the years reflects in his tremendous goalscoring record.
Harry Kane would surely be on the radar of all the European heavyweights who are looking for a top quality striker.
Kane has netted 35 times in 39 appearances in all competitions. His minute-per-goal ratio is a staggering 0.92. He has a shooting accuracy of 56% and boasts one of the best conversion rates in Europe.
Daniel Levy would be highly reluctant to sell Kane who is currently having a joyous spell in London and scores goals as per his will.
Although, anything close to £300 million can force Spurs into selling the player.
Spurs have a tough job at hand in holding the player up with the elites interested in him.
