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
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.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.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments