10 reasons why the 2016-17 summer transfer window was the best ever

#5 The curious case of Los Blancos

Alvaro Morata was the only high profile signing made by Zidane in this window

Every transfer window sees Real Madrid fans eagerly awaiting one of the best in the world to arrive at their doorstep. When it comes to statement signings, Real Madrid are the undisputed kings. Fans of other European giants have become used to the fact that if a player blossoms into a promising footballer, Real will come calling soon enough.

Such is the sway that the club holds in the minds of professional footballers, that very rarely does anyone say no to Real Madrid. Barcelona battle it out for the mantle of ‘ most attractive club in the world’ for footballers, but Real still edge it at present.

Despite having won the Champions League twice in three years, Zinedine Zidane was expected to indulge in a flurry of summer transfer activity, to bolster the squad, especially in attack.

Using a buy-back clause in Alvaro Morata’s contract, to bring him backto the club, was the only real piece of business the Frenchman eventually indulged in and it remains to be seen whether his squad is capable for challenging for top honours again.