Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka can already call themselves Real Madrid players. Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery could possibly sign soon. Despite not winning anything last season, Madrid have beaten either Manchester United or Barcelona or both in the transfer market. 

Is the title of being a former La Liga and European Champion enough to entice these players to the Barnebeau? Maybe the title of a nine-time European Champions is sufficient to get these players to sign on the dotted line? Apparently so. 

Barcelona, the reigning European Champions have been thus far, failed in any attempts to sign any players and even failed in their public attempt to off-load Samuel Eto'o to Manchester City.

The situation at Old Trafford is even more heartbreaking. Manchester United have got the cash but no players are interested in coming. David Villa have reiterated his desire to stay in Spain, Benzema have snubbed them and Carlos Tevez has been ill-advised by his owners to leave United. The 2-year Benzema chase was effective over for United the moment Zinedine Zidane was appointed senior advisor at the Madrid club. Game over. As for Tevez, I thought he could've opted to stay once Ronaldo was out the door. Wouldn't that mean he would have more playing time? And the claim that the offer came too late? Too late for what?

Newcastle fans are still reeling from the relegation and they definitely did not need this low blow. It is rumoured that Newcastle fans have experienced bouts of nausea since the jersey was launched.

Back at the top flight, retro seems to be the in thing now for champions Manchester United. After their blue third jersey to mark the 40 year anniversary of their first European Cup triumph, the new home jersey is similar to that which was worn 100 years ago when Man Utd first move to Old Trafford. You got it, it's to mark their 100 years playing in OT. 

It is definitely not a 'love at first sight' design. But I have come to accept its retro look and feel. Personally I am not a fan of chevrons, but after looking at it a few times, it's not that bad. I am looking forward to see women wearing the women's jersey what with the chevron across their chest.

The design for Chelsea's home jersey is a bit unappealing. I actually thought it looked good the first time, but after a few time, it seems that there is just too much going on. The shapes on the jersey is a bit too distracting. Looks patched up.

I have no complaints on their new away jersey though. Ala Inter Milan but with horizontal lines, it looks neat and you know much more thought was put in this than the home jersey. Ironically, ex-manager Jose Mourinho is currently the manager of Inter.

The yellow on white on the Tottenham shirt looks unnecessary. I think minus the yellow bit, it'll look like their previous jersey, but it would definitely look better. 

European champs, Barca have not strayed far from their traditional blue and garnet colored uniform. This season, they opted a vertical striped jersey. Because of the color combination and the lack of any significant designs, Barca's jersey isn't really outstanding. But as always, the combination of blue and garnet make Barca's jersey unique.

Dissapointingly, AC Milan's jersey look cheap. Is this due to the fact that they are in financial crisis? I doubt they would have a good season anyway.

However, I love the detailed design on the Real Madrid new jersey. Yeah, it's still the plain old white, but the jersey looks lovely. Too bad I'm not a Madrid fan.