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By Atrayo Bhattacharya

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La Liga 2023-24: A look at top transfers

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A quiet transfer window

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Isco, Real Betis

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Alexander Sorloth, Villarreal CF

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Joao Cancelo, FC Barcelona

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Ilkay Gundogan, FC Barcelona

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Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid