Don't worry, silly season isn't here just yet.
However, with only eight Premier League gameweeks to be played before the January transfer window opens - due to the World Cup - clubs are beginning to plot their business for what's set to be an unprecedented winter of football around the world, particularly in Europe's biggest leagues.
Over the summer, we saw England's top 20 teams splash out a dizzying £1.9billion on players, with the likes of Erling Haaland, Raheem Sterling, Darwin Nunez and Gabriel Jesus all on the move. But January always presents a unique opportunity, as players whose current deals expire that coming summer can sign a pre-contract agreement with a club and secure a free transfer, often with a healthy signing-on bonus for good measure.
