The transfer window will remain open until Oct. 5 for all of Europe's top leagues as the football world attempts to overcome the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis. But despite the extended period for sales and signings, some players are in danger of being bracketed as "The Unbuyables" this summer.
With no clear timescale for a return of supporters to matches, clubs are having to plan their transfer strategy with reduced budgets in terms of both transfer fees and player salaries.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted earlier this summer that the financial uncertainty throughout the game forced the Premier League champions to abandon a move for RB Leipzig's Timo Werner, who instead signed for Chelsea for €53m, while Barcelona vice president Jordi Cardoner told ESPN in May that the club will favour swap deals rather than signings in order to keep outlay to a minimum.