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The January transfer window provides a good opportunity for teams to address specific problems within their squad. With more than half a season done by the time the window opens, teams will know exactly what problems need to be addressed and what areas need strengthening.
Some of Europe's top clubs did not shy away from spending big or bringing in high-profile players this past month. Those who have been cruising in the first half of the season have remained stoic but that's not the case across the board.
Most European giants have great attacking depth these days. There are so many talented players who, at times, fail to even get a look in because of the sheer competition they face within the squad.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the five squads with the most attacking depth in Europe right now.
#5 Bayern Munich
To start with, Bayern Munich have arguably the best attacking duo on the planet leading their frontline. Robert Lewandowski is the most prolific goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues. Thomas Muller is the assist-king of the continent.
They are ably supported by the likes of Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane on either flank. Both Gnabry and Sane pack blistering pace and are two very exciting wingers.
A player of Kingsley Coman's caliber has to wait around for his chances at Bayern Munich thanks to their attacking depth. They also have Eric Maxime Chupo-Moting as a backup striker.
18 year old Jamal Musiala, who can play anywhere in midfield and is touted to be one of the brightest young prospects in Europe right now, adds more depth to their attack.
#4 Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain did not go into the 2021 summer transfer window in desperate need of strengthening their frontline. They already had the likes of Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappe leading their attack for them. But they went ahead and signed Lionel Messi anyway.
PSG have incredible attacking depth right now. In addition to Neymar, Mbappe and Lionel Messi, Mauricio Pochettino could call upon Angel Di Maria, Julian Draxler and Mauro Icardi as well. They also have 18 year old Xavi Simons to bring in if need be.
PSG have perhaps the most star studded and high-profile attacking unit in all of Europe.
#3 Barcelona
Barcelona's financial problems are well documented and yet they did a good job by bringing in the likes of Memphis Depay, Sergio Aguero and Luuk De Jong last summer. However, Aguero was forced to retire due to a heart condition halfway through the season.
Depay's initial form fizzled out and Luuk De Jong has struggled to find his groove. To make matters worse, Ansu Fati was injured in December and Ousmane Dembele is set to leave in the summer as a free agent after contract talks broke down.
The writing was on the wall and the Catalans desperately needed to bolster their attack. They signed Ferran Torres on a permanent deal last month. They are also on the verge of announcing the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer.
Barcelona also brought back their former player Adama Traore on loan until the end of the season.
For now, the Catalans have one of the best attacking departments in Europe. Memphis Depay, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, Adama Traore, Ousmane Dembele, Martin Braithwaite and Luuk De Jong make for a dynamic and deep attacking unit.
#2 Chelsea
Chelsea are not exactly a freescoring side. But it's not because of a lack of attacking talent. They strengthened heavily in the attacking department in the summer of 2020 under Frank Lampard. The Blues brought in the likes of Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to bolster their attack.
Since Timo Werner was nowhere close to being clinical, Chelsea decided to shell out €113 million to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021. It hasn't gone according to plan and Chelsea have not been at their best in recent times.
But their attacking department has incredible depth. They have Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech in attacking midfield. Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner are the strikers. They've also got two very good wingers in Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
#1 Liverpool
Liverpool are masters at striking cut-price deals for world-class talent. That's why, despite not spending as heavily as their Premier League counterparts, they still have some of the best attacking talent in all of Europe. The Merseysiders have a very solid attacking department.
Mohamed Salah has been in excellent form this season and is one of the best forwards in the world. Sadio Mane is also a regular in Liverpool's starting lineup and he has done a great job for the club over the past several years.
They've now added Colombian forward Luis Diaz to their squad, signing him from Porto on a deal worth €42 million last month.
They also have Roberto Firmino, the ever-reliable Diogo Jota, the talented Harvey Elliott, the mercurial Divock Origi, Takumi Minamino and Kaide Gordon to call upon. It simply has to be the attacking unit with the most depth in all of Europe.
