The summer transfer market ended weeks ago, after a large number of deals were made, especially by important clubs at the European level.

However, there are many names whose continuance at their clubs in the end was surprising, but it is expected that they will return to the spotlight in the upcoming transfer periods.

From La Liga, the clearest example is Nico Williams, the star of Athletic Bilbao, who signed a long-term contract with his club despite significant interest from Barcelona, but it is unlikely he will stay with the Basque club for many years.

In the same region, specifically at Real Sociedad, it was expected that the Japanese player Takefusa Kubo would leave with several interested clubs, but that did not happen; however, logic suggests that it won't be long before he departs.

In the English Premier League, the retention of Marc Guéhi with Crystal Palace despite significant interest from Liverpool was unexpected, and Morgan Rogers continued with Aston Villa, while Morgan White-Phillips remained with Nottingham Forest despite attempts to sign them.

A prominent example in Serie A is the Nigerian star Ademola Lookman staying at Atalanta after attempts by Inter Milan to sign the talented winger.

One of the most notable names expected to leave Ligue 1 but did not is Maghnes Akliouch, the star of AS Monaco, who is sought after by several elite European clubs.

In the Bundesliga, perhaps the retention of Karim Adeyemi for another season with Borussia Dortmund is the most striking, as he is attracting interest from other important clubs in different leagues.