6 Teams who had the best signings from the 2018 summer transfer window

#5 Genoa

SS Lazio v AC Milan - Coppa Italia

This summer, the talent recruitment team at Genoa had the kind of transfer window scouts all around the world dream of. They signed Krzysztof Piątek from Polish side Cracovia Kraków for €4.5 million, Cristian Romero from Argentine side Belgrano for €1.65 million, and Christian Kouamé from Serie B side Cittadella for €5 million.

Piątek has already set Europe alight, quickly becoming the Capocannoniere frontrunner before moving to Milan in January for €35 million, nearly eight times his original transfer fee. However, if the Polish striker's early work at the San Siro is anything to go by, €35 million is looking like a bargain for a player who might just bring Milan back to the Champions League after a 6-year-long wait. Genoa may have just found Serie A's next great Eastern European frontman.

Romero, on the other hand, has slid into the heart of defense, and it appears he's already set to land Genoa a windfall, with Juventus reportedly reaching an agreement to purchase him for €30 million this summer. Romero is a rugged defender, dogged in the air and aggressive in the tackle, while Kouamé is a hybrid between a winger and a second striker.

The Ivorian formed a beautiful partnership up top alongside Piątek, offering electric pace, relentless work ethic, aerial strength and quick-witted link-up play. Antonio Sanabria has since replaced Piątek, scoring three goals thus far since arriving on loan from Real Betis. With the two up top, Genoa can be sure to surprise quite a few teams, just as they have done against Juventus, Lazio and Atalanta this campaign.

When it's all said and done, Genoa will aim to make €100 million from their three summer signings, as desired by their ambitious president Enrico Preziosi. As long as Kouamé keeps playing the way he is, they might just crack nine figures.