The international break: the bane of football clubs and managers' lives - and sometimes even fans'.
With Nations League group games, World Cup play-offs, Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and friendly matches taking centre stage for another week, the summer transfer window is on hold before it can be unleashed into full swing.
As the European market officially opens this Friday, clubs and players are scheming behind the scenes in a bid to make a strong start to the new season.
