Big guns splash the cash for new deals, while others hope to keep their star players put before the new season's kickoff.

Done Deals

Holland playmaker Rafel Van der Vaart completed a move from Hamburg to Real Madrid.

Liverpool made their summer hit as they grabbed Robbie Keane from Tottenham for ₤19M.

But Spurs have immediately lured England winger David Bentley from Blackburn for ₤19M.

Inter Milan captured Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari from Portsmouth in a four-year-deal.

Sunderland completed the signing of Senegalese winger El Hadji Diouf from Bolton Wanderers in an undisclosed deal.

England goalkeeper Paul Robinson left Tottenham for Blackburn, whilst his deputy Scott Carson joined newly-promoted West Brom from Liverpool.

Chelsea have allowed Claude Makelele to leave for Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer, PSG have also lured Ludovic Giuly from Roma.

Holland defender Khalid Boulahrouz has also left Chelsea for Stuttgart.

Sevilla snapped up French international defender Sebastian Squilacci from Ligue1 champions Lyon.

Wanted

Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Manchester United remains uncertain as the Portuguese superstar's 'dream move' to Real Madrid still looms.

Russian ace Andrei Arshavin is unlikely to stay with Zenit Petersburg after his EURO 2008 displays, but the UEFA Cup champions will not sell him for less than ₤25M.

Frank Lampard is still Inter Milan's top target as English reports claimed that his Chelsea exit has become possible.

On the Move

Samuel Eto'o's exit from Barcelona is looming, the Cameroon striker is in a shock link with Uzbek side Kuruvchi.

Hossam Ghaly is certain of leaving Tottenham this summer, but the Egypt midfielder is yet to find a new club.

Egypt

Amr Zaki was unveiled by Wigan Athletic, following protracted speculation around the move.

Hosni Abd-Rabou joined Emirate side Ahli Dubai in a two-year loan deal, despite the fact that his infamous transfer sage is yet to be resolved.

Emad Meteb's move to Bristol City fell through and the 25-year-old is now set to stay with Ahli.

Hani Saied has ended his infamous transfer saga as he finally agreed to sign a three-year contract with Zamalek.