Football's big money recruits headline the ICC
They are the big name players who have hogged the transfer window and when the International Champions Cup starts next week, you'll see them playing for their new clubs for the first time.
The feast of rumour an innuendo that is football's summer transfer window has become almost as feverishly intriguing as the closest of title races.
As the start of the new season bares down like Gareth Bale along a touchline, clubs are preparing to road test their new acquisitions in various pre-season tournaments, as the build-up to kick-off intensifies.
Some of the biggest names will be on show in the colours of their new club at the International Champions Cup and you'll be able to watch it LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on beIN SPORTS.
Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United
Popular narrative as the window wedged open had imposing Everton striker Lukaku returning to Chelsea. That was the understanding until Manchester United swooped in with a $A127 million offer which will united the Belgian with his close friend Paul Pogba, and reunite him with his former Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
When you can watch him LIVE:
Manchester United v Manchester City, Friday 21 July, 12.05pm AEST, beIN 2
Manchester United v Real Madrid, Monday 24 July, 7.05am AEST, beIN 2
Manchester United v Barcelona, Thursday 27 July, 9.35am AEST, beIN 2
Dani Alves, PSG
Alves was bound for Manchester City having secured an early release from his deal at Juventus. Alves's old Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, wanted him on board in to help shore up the Premier League team's fragile defence. Turns out PSG also wanted him, and was willing to pay almost double the offered wage from City to get its man. As a result Alves will pocket a cool $A385,000 a week in Paris.
When you can watch him LIVE:
PSG v Roma, Thursday 20 July, 10.05am AEST, beIN 2
Tottenham v PSG, Sunday 23 July, 10.05am AEST, beIN 2
PSG v Juventus, Thursday 27 July, 11.05am AEST, beIN 1
Hakan Calhanoglu, AC Milan
Arguably the best credentialed of the seven new faces to walk into the Milanello during the transfer window,, Calhanoglu is a silky-skilled play-maker with great vision and passing. A contract dispute with Turkish club Trabzonspor meant he failed to see out last season at Bayer Leverkusen, but he is raring to go in Italy, already playing in mILAN'S 4-0 win over Swiss club Lugano.
When you can watch him LIVE:
AC Milan v Borussia Dortmund, Wednesday 19 July, 10.05pm AEST, beIN 1
Bayern Munich v AC Milan, Saturday 22 July, 7.35am AEST, beIN 2
Douglas Costa, Juventus
Costa was in integral part of Bayern Munich's squad during Pep Guardiola's third and final season at the club, earning a starting birth for the club and cementing a spot for the Brazil national team. That exposure was harder to com by last season as Carlo Ancelotti took over from the Spaniard and competition for spots intensified with the return to fitness of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben. Costa moves to Juventus on loan to kick-start his stalled career.
When you can watch him LIVE:
Barcelona v Juventus, Sunday 23 July, 8.05am AEST, beIN 2
PSG v Juventus, Thursday 27 July, 11.05am AEST, beIN 1
Juventusv Roma, Monday 31 July, 6.05am AEST, beIN 2
Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal
Is Lacazette the man to spark the Gunners to a title charge in 2017-2018? Fans will get an intriguing first look at the dogged French striker as Arsenal takes on European nemesis Bayern Munich. The German giant put 10 goals on the Premier League club in the UEFA Champions League Last 16 to eliminated them from the tournament in stunning fashion.
When you can watch him LIVE:
Bayern Munich v Arsenal, Thursday 20 July, 10.05pm AEST, beIN 2
Bernardo Silva, Manchester City
Portuguese play-maker Bernardo was one of the architects of Monacos swashbuckling run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, with Manchester City quick to pounce once the transfer window opened. His combinations with Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and David Silva will be critical to City's attack as manager Pep Guardiola looks for more dynamic pressing from his team.
When you can watch him LIVE:
Manchester United v Manchester City, Friday 21 July, 12.05pm AEST, beIN 2
Real Madrid v Manchester City, Thursday 27 July, 1.35pm AEST, beIN 2
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur, Sunday 30 July, 8.05am AEST, beIN 2
Theo Hernandez, Real Madrid
The European champion has had another odd transfer window, not actively participating in much trading despite being at the centre of a mountain of speculation, most of which has centered around Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star will be in attendance for the ICC along ith one of the few faces the club has brought in, Theo Hernandez. The highly-rated French defender Theo Hernandez, who was signed from Atleti having made his LaLiga breakthrough last season, on loan at Alaves. Tall, fast and powerful, the 19 year-old has been likened to a young Gareth Bale. Expect him to get big minutes in the ICC.
When you can watch him LIVE:
Manchester United v Real Madrid, Monday 24 July, 7.05am AEST, beIN 2
Real Madrid v Manchester City, Thursday 27 July, 1.35pm AEST, beIN 2
Real Madrid v Barcelona, Sunday 30 July, 10.05am AEST, beIN 2
James Rodriguez, Bayern Munich
James has moved to Bayern in search of the very thing that eluded a number of young stars at the German club last season: game time. Having been favoured by Bayern manager Carlo Ancelotti while he was in charge at Real Madrid, the Colombian play-maker should be given more opportunities to cement a starting spot in the German top flight. the 26 year-old is entering his playing prime and should add a dash of flair to Bayern's industrious midfield.
When you can watch him LIVE:
Bayern Munich v Arsenal, Thursday 20 July, 10.05pm AEST, beIN 2
Chelsea v Bayern Munich, Tuesday 25 July, 9.35pm AEST, beIN 2
Bayern Munich v Internazionale, Thursday 27 July, 9.35pm AEST, beIN 2
Antonio Rudiger, Chelsea
Roma boasted a ridiculous win record when this man was on the field and Chelsea will no doubt be keen to test him out during the ICC. The rangy centre back should slot straight in to Antonio Conte's back three and could provide competition for Cesar Azpilicueta at right centre back.
When you can watch him LIVE:
Chelsea v Bayern Munich, Tuesday 25 July, 9.35pm AEST, beIN 2
Chelsea v Internazionale, Saturday 29 July, 9.35pm AEST, beIN 2
