Premier League transfers: From Liverpool to Norwich, every club’s dream signing as deadline day nears

Sometimes the dream deal comes off, almost inevitably on the final day of the window, and almost always ending in humiliation for all involved

If we are honest with each other, we know that for all its promise the January transfer window can be a tedious and underwhelming affair.

More than anything, the rumour mill churns out hope: hope of reviving your season, of replacing that busted flush of a striker with a 20-goal man, or of seeing another outrageous name turn up at Bolton Wanderers.

Occasionally, though, it happens. Remember the day Chelsea bought Fernando Torres from Liverpool for £50m? When Birmingham City brought in French maverick Christophe Dugarry? When Manchester City signed Robinho?

Sometimes the dream deal comes off, almost inevitably on the final day of the window, and almost always ending in humiliation for all involved. It is the January transfer window’s secret weapon, its annual triumph, and we wouldn’t change it.

Who could still pull off something special in the final days of the window? Here’s every Premier League club’s pie-in-the-sky signing – this one’s for the dreamers:

Take a look through the gallery to see every Premier League club’s ultimate deadline day capture.