#2 Inter Milan
There is a great sense of belief among Inter Milan fans that the unbroken dominance of the Serie A by heated rivals Juventus could be ended by their club, and this belief is not founded upon blind fanaticism or biased support, but on a genuine premise that the Nerrazurri have what it takes due to their smart recruitment in the window.
With Antonio Conte on the bench, Grande Inter have a seasoned coach who knows his onions when it comes to winning the Scudetto, and the 50-year-old has gone about moulding the side in his image.
After many failed attempts, he has finally gotten his hands on Romelu Lukaku, and the 26-year-old fits his ideal profile of a target man leading the line for his side. Others who came in through the door at the San Siro were Matteo Politano and Valentino Rozario.
There were also some excellent loan acquisitions, including the highly sought after Nicolo Barella and Stefano Sensi, while Alexis Sanchez could also prove to be a hit if things go accordingly.
For most of his managerial career, Conte has preferred to operate with a three-man defence, and the arrival of the hugely experienced Diego Godin to complement Stefan de Vrij and Milan Skriniar represents a major coup.
They also managed to offload Mauro Icardi on the last day of the transfer window, which would have come as a relief to all parties involved, as the drama was threatening to descend into chaos.