da pinnacle： All summer long, GOAL's Mark Doyle handed out grades as they happened for the biggest transfers from around the world – did he get them right?

da bet sport： For some football fans, the off-season is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most, as that can only mean one thing: It's time for transfers! Over the past weeks and months, the biggest names have been linked with the biggest clubs, with speculation going into overdrive before massive deals were made and players officially made their moves.

We all know that some transfers turn out well for all parties involved, but there are plenty where at least one of the clubs, or even the player, are left wondering what might have been had they made a different decision while at the negotiating table.

GOAL has been here, then, to ensure you knew who did the best out of every massive deal before the ink was even dry on the contracts. Throughout the summer window, we have been grading every done deal as it happened, letting you track the big winners – and losers – of transfer season.

Check out all our grades from the past three months below, and let us know what you think in the comments section…

(C)Getty ImagesSeptember 1: Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt to PSG, €75m)

For Eintracht Frankfurt: Hardly ideal in terms of timing but a fantastic fee. Eintracht, remember, signed Muani for nothing just over a year ago, on a pre-contract agreement, ahead of the expiration of his Nantes deal. So this is all profit for the German side, which obviously takes the edge off the fact that they're going to have a serious job replacing his goals and assists. In an ideal scenario, they'd have been able to use the money raised to bring in new players, but the one positive to the fact that this transfer went right until the wire is that PSG ended up paying over the odds for Muani in their desperation to get the deal done. Grade: A-

For PSG: Satisfaction at having finally got their man. At one point it looked like the deal might collapse because of Hugo Ekitike's refusal to move in the opposite direction, but they will be delighted to have got it over the line, even if the fee is exorbitant for a player with just one great season under his belt. PSG's overhaul of their forward line is now complete and the fans will be thrilled by the prospect of Muani lining up alongside fellow France internationals Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Grade: B+

For Muani: The move he so desperately wanted. Truth be told, Muani disgraced himself by the way in which he helped force this deal through by effectively going on strike, given Eintracht gave him a platform on which to shine. But, let's face it, he probably won't care, and now he's likely to have a blast playing for a PSG side that looks seriously well-stocked in every department this season, which would only boost his chances of nailing down a regular starting spot in the France starting line-up ahead of Euro 2024. Grade: A

AdvertisementGetty ImagesSeptember 1: Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina to Manchester United, loan)

For Fiorentina: Finally, an end to a most annoying distraction for Vincenzo Italiano and his team! Still, this saga hasn't really been resolved in a wholly satisfactory manner for Fiorentina. To their credit, they dismissed United's ludicrous initial offer of a €2m loan fee to be paid in two instalments. But the hope all along was to get rid of Amrabat on a permanent deal, for somewhere in the region of €30m. The loan deal they've struck with United is obviously better than nothing and Fiorentina will obviously be glad that they can finally focus their attention elsewhere – for a while at least – but the Viola were obviously hoping for a more definitive and more lucrative resolution to the matter. Grade: C+

For Manchester United: A decent deal at last. It's been a very trying summer for United, whose budgetary restrictions have been laid bare in the final few weeks of the window. However, Amrabat should add real bite – and some badly-needed dynamism – to Erik ten Hag's midfield, which has been badly overrun in recent outings. United were desperate for a defensive midfielder – and they've got a very good one for very little money. Amrabat could easily end up being the best-value transfer of Ten Hag's tenure to date. Grade: B+

For Amrabat:The belated realisation of a dream. Amrabat thought he'd done enough at Qatar 2022 to earn himself a transfer to a truly elite club – and one can understand why. The Moroccan was absolutely sensational during the African nation's historic run to the semi-finals of the World Cup, an indefatigable presence in front of the back four who nullified the threat posed by some of the best attacking midfielders in the game. However, the challenge now for Amrabat is to show that he can deliver top-class performances on a consistent basis – something he never achieved at Fiorentina. Still, United could not have signed a more determined or hard-working character. Grade: A

Getty ImagesSeptember 1: Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern Munich to Liverpool, £34m)

For Bayern Munich: Something of a magic trick! Bayern have managed to sell a player that had a terrible season at the Allianz Arena for more than double what they paid Ajax for him just over a year ago. Gravenberch's potential may be obvious and some supporters fear that the club may come to regret giving up on the Netherlands international so soon, but the fact of the matter was that head coach Thomas Tuchel didn't believe the Dutchman had the requisite defensive discipline to play in central midfield – much like Julian Nagelsmann before him. If Bayern manage to bring in Joao Pahlinha, they'll be understandably chuffed with themselves. If Fulham resist their overtures, though, the Bavarians might end up looking worryingly short on numbers in their engine room. Grade: A-

For Liverpool: Another belated – but exciting – midfield addition. We all know that Liverpool's top two central midfield targets were Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia – and they lost both to Chelsea. So, there has been an undeniable air of desperation around their moves for Wataru Endo and Gravenberch. However, both could prove shrewd signings, particularly that of Gravenberch, who is far more experienced than Lavia, for example. It's also not so long ago that the 21-year-old was being heralded as one of the most exciting youngsters to come out of Amsterdam in ages. Just ask Erik ten Hag: he tipped him to become a star while Gravenberch was still only a teenager breaking records at Ajax. It didn't happen for him at Bayern, of course, and the reports of a poor attitude are undeniably worrying from a Liverpool perspective. But while he might not be a specialist No.6 – not yet, at least – it's worth remembering that Klopp has been following Gravenberch for some time, so there is the distinct possibility that the German might just be able to turn his new signing into the 'new Gini Wijnaldum'. Grade: B+

For Gravenberch: An end to his misery in Munich. It had been clear for some time that Tuchel didn't trust him, so Gravenberch's willingness to leave in pursuit of regular first-team football was understandable. He's not going to walk into the starting line-up at Anfield, though; it rarely works out that way for new, young arrivals at Klopp's Liverpool. So, it will be fascinating to see how he reacts to the manager's demands. Indeed, you get the feeling that the success of this move hinges on Gravenberch's attitude and application. He's got the talent to become a big hit on Merseyside, but does he have the right temperament? We're about to find out. Grade: A

Getty ImagesSeptember 1: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City to Barcelona, loan)

For Manchester City: A welcome end to one of the more surprising break-ups in recent football history. Cancelo's relationship with Pep Guardiola unravelled so quickly, with the Portugal international seemingly going from integral to outcast overnight. The Catalan clearly had his reasons, but it really was strange to see such an important player be discarded so suddenly. City's initial hope was that Bayern Munich would take Cancelo off their hands, but when that loan move failed to materialise into a permanent transfer, a new buyer had to be found. City would obviously have preferred a permanent transfer, but a loan move with an option to buy that is highly likely to be activated is better than the alternative: Cancelo depreciating even further in value while sitting in the stands for another six months. Grade: C+

Barcelona: The club's ideal full-back? Cancelo certainly fits the mould. He is outrageously comfortable on the ball, blessed with great vision and is so two-footed that he can play on either flank. The Portuguese has had his problems over the past year and it's undeniably worrying that neither Manchester City nor Bayern Munich wanted him anymore. But Barca were short on quality at the back and Cancelo should slot straight into Xavi's team because of his technical ability and tactical versatility. Grade: A

For Cancelo: A dream conclusion to the nightmare scenario he found himself in. He had hoped to resurrect his career in Munich after being frozen out in Manchester, but he flopped badly at Bayern, with his prospects probably not helped by a change of manager at the Allianz Arena. He'll receive a warm welcome at Camp Nou, though, and the suspicion has long been that if Cancelo is made to feel loved and important, he will excel. Grade: A+