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Notable Transfers and Missed Expectations: Ranking Football’s Most Controversial Moves

Some transfers just leave fans scratching their heads! This list dives into football's most surprising moves, ranking the top 10 players who seemed to land dream deals despite underwhelming form. From Marcus Rashford's recent move - a shock after a couple of seasons struggling at Manchester United - to other eyebrow-raising switches like Andy Carroll to Liverpool, we explore how some players consistently fall on their feet. It begs the question: is it luck, connections, or simply astute negotiation that lands these players in the spotlight?

VIDEO: 'Not part of our group yet' – Mikel Arteta all smiles as he drops hint on Arsenal's drawn-out transfer pursuit of €70m+ Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta dropped a hint on the club's pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres as the Premier League giants reached Singapore ahead of their pre-season preparations. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Swedish striker since the start of the summer transfer window but they are yet to agree on a deal with Sporting CP on the transfer fee.

Stunning twist in Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga! Man Utd hijack Arsenal deal with Red Devils ‘very close’ to €70m-plus agreement for prolific Sporting striker

Manchester United could hijack Arsenal's transfer deal for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres as the Red Devils are closing on an agreement to meet the Portuguese club's €70 million (£60.6m/$81.4m) valuation. Gyokeres is determined to leave Sporting CP this summer as he wants a move to the Premier League and as a result, he did not even turn up for the club's pre-season preparations.