The Craziest Transfer Day Antics…
Manchester United enjoyed a relatively relaxed transfer deadline day, a far cry from the chaos of past years. Remember 2008? United snagged Dimitar “goal-scoring wizard” Berbatov for £30.75m in a deal that was wilder than a squirrel on an espresso bender. Fraizer Campbell, formerly of United, reminisced on the madness, especially when Spurs demanded Campbell as part of the Berbatov deal just as Manchester City tried to swipe him. Campbell wasn’t exactly the face of Old Trafford’s history, but his loan was crucial to securing a monumental transfer day hit. He jokingly recalled that he was ready to sign with Wigan Athletic until Sir Alex Ferguson called, complete with the ominous “I’ll call you back in five minutes” spiel. Imagine that – it’s like having Batman call, asking you to join the Justice League, but “only if you join Tottenham first.” Berbatov became a fan favorite during his four seasons, tallying 56 goals in 149 appearances while helping United to two Premier League titles. Campbell, meanwhile, made his rounds with teams like Cardiff, Sunderland, and Hull City after his short stint with Spurs. This year’s transfer antics were tamer, with United sealing the deals for Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, and Diego Leon earlier. They did manage a last-minute swoop for Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens but flopped in their chase for Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Apparently, Antony ditched for Real Betis, and the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Jadon Sancho went on adventures in Napoli and Aston Villa, leaving Tyrell Malacia on hold when his Elche loan went splat at the very last second.
