Naturally, Real MadridParis Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Bayern Munich are viewed among the favourites to win the competition, while ChelseaAtletico Madrid and Inter Milan are also among those involved.

With that in mind, Buzz picks out the best five signings made ahead of the Club World Cup, and it would be fair to say that some eye-catching business has been completed.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included in the Real Madrid squad for the Club World Cup, and he will officially be presented as a Real Madrid player on Thursday.

Los Blancos paid Liverpool a fee in the region of £8.4m to secure his early release, allowing the England international to represent the Spanish giants at the Club World Cup.

The 26-year-old has the potential to become an absolute superstar for Real Madrid, and it would not be a surprise to see him play a vital role for Xabi Alonso’s side at the much-anticipated tournament.

There had been a host of speculation surrounding Rayan Cherki’s future in recent months, with a number of major clubs believed to be interested in the Frenchman, who starred for Lyon last term.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool were among the teams to be linked with the 21-year-old, but Man City recently announced his arrival, and the attacker is in their squad for the Club World Cup.

Cherki scored 12 goals and registered 20 assists in 44 appearances for Lyon during the 2024-25 campaign, and he will now have the chance to make his mark for the Premier League giants in the upcoming tournament.

Man City confirmed the arrival of Tijjani Reijnders for an initial fee of £46.5m from AC Milan on Wednesday, and he is also in the club’s squad for the upcoming tournament.

The Netherlands international has become Man City’s fourth signing of what has already been a busy summer transfer window, and the 26-year-old will boost a midfield department which has lost Kevin De Bruyne.

The Dutchman was in excellent form for Milan during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 15 goals and registering five assists in 54 appearances, including 10 goals and five assists in Italy’s top flight.

Huijsen’s performances for Bournemouth during the 2024-25 campaign led to a host of speculation surrounding his future, with many of the leading clubs in the Premier League said to be keen on his signature.

Real Madrid swooped in to sign him, though, securing his services for a fee in the region of £50m.

The Spain international is expected to be a starter for Los Blancos next season, and he will be bidding to make a strong impression for the capital giants at this summer’s tournament.

Delap scored 12 times for Ipswich Town during the 2024-25 campaign, and the presence of a £30m release clause in his contract meant that a departure was always going to happen this summer.

Manchester United were heavily linked with the striker, but it was Chelsea that won the race for his signature.

The Blues now have another interesting option in the final third of the field, and a strong Club World Cup would set the Englishman up nicely for the 2025-26 season.