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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul Campbell

Transfer window: what would be the most unlikely signing of deadline day?

Alex Ferguson unveils Eric Cantona in 1992
Eric Cantona to Manchester United in 1992: now that's what we call a transfer. Photograph: PA Archive

Gareth Bale to Real Madrid, Marouane Fellaini to Manchester United, Luis Suárez to Arsenal. Yawn. After months, months and more months of reading about transfer stories that have put the sag into saga, we want to hear a few fresh ideas.

What would be the most unlikely deal struck today? What piece of news would constitute a genuine surprise? Which move would silence Jim White, break Twitter and send shivers down Marcus Cristenson's spine?

When Bale's transfer to Real Madrid was confirmed, the football world shrugged. The deal was inevitable. We all knew it was going to happen and were only waiting to see him do some keepie-uppies on the Benabéu pitch. If Fellaini or Leighton Baines sign for Manchester United, no one will be shocked. So, which deal would truly shake the football world and lighten up this transfer window deadline day?

Make your suggestions for the most unlikely transfer of deadline day in the comments section below – the best one will win a prize

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