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

#1 Liverpool

Liverpool FC v Everton FC - Premier League

After a heartbreaking end to their season, Liverpool came back with a vengeance. They realized that they could no longer shoot themselves in the foot with the hilariously error-prone Loris Karius, who had managed two blunders against Real Madrid in the Champions League Final. They realized that they needed nothing short of the best to achieve their goals, and so they made the marquee signing of their window a goalkeeper: Alisson Becker. The Reds spent a world record fee for a goalkeeper--€62.5 million--a record which has since been eclipsed by Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Alisson has had a tremendous debut season in England, becoming a key factor in the meanest defence in England, with just 15 goals conceded in league play. For the first time in decades, Liverpool can lay claim to one of the finest shot-stoppers in Europe.

The additions of Naby Keïta, who had already arranged his transfer from Leipzig the previous summer, as well as Xherdan Shaqiri, have given Liverpool plenty of options in midfield and attack, allowing them to cope with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's long injury layoff.

After a slow start to his Liverpool career, Fabinho has adapted to the demands of Klopp's high-pressing style of play, holding the entire midfield together from his holding midfield role. He's also deputized in other areas when needed, filling in at center back against Champions League top scorer Robert Lewandowski--and rendering him goalless.

The Brazilian offers defensive solidity and allows Liverpool to transition from defense to attack in an instant with his inch-perfect long balls. After leading Monaco to their first title in 17 years, Fabinho will be hoping to replicate his feat in England.

By: Zach Lowy