Finally, we enter the last week of the summer transfer window. One that has seen a remarkable shift in world football's pecking order.
The window threatens to end as it began with shock departures to the Saudi Pro League, while top Premier League sides continue to identify targets that could make the difference between Champions or Europa League football.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all still scrambling to get vital deals after convincing to varying degrees in their opening league fixtures.
In the Merseysider's case, the very real danger of losing talisman Mohamed Salah looms while there are several managers looking to shift the deadwood before squad registrations have to be in.