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Transfer Deadline Day: Three of the best

Transfer deadline day happens twice a season and is always a crazy day. 

Who can forget Dimitar Berbatov moving to Manchester United in August 2008? Or how about Mesut Özil moving to Arsenal in 2013?

Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov - Tottenham to Manchester United in 2008

Earlier on this dramatic deadline day, it had appeared that Manchester City were going to shatter United's hopes after they had a bid of more than 20 million pounds accepted by Tottenham. United ultimately got their man and the Bulgarian would go onto win two Premier League titles and a League Cup whilst at Old Trafford. 

At the time of the transfer, one Manchester United fan said: "Rooney, Ronaldo, Tevez, Berbatov - Is there a better attacking outfit? Now we are really ready to attack European football like we have done domestically."

There is constant debate about the overall effectiveness of 'Berba' during his time at Old Trafford. Some United believed he was the world class addition needed at the time, others argued he slowed down a vibrant and fast Manchester United attacking force. 

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Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano — Corinthians to West Ham in 2006

We probably should have included these transfers in our previous controversial and shocking transfers post. Alan Pardew, the West Ham manager at the time, was clearly buzzing with his new additions: "Not only am I excited by the arrivals of Carlos and Javier, but the entire squad is too, and I am sure our supporters feel the same. What a day for West Ham United.

"I've already had three or four of our players on the phone. They are all very excited by the news, and I'm sure there will be a real buzz around the place when we report back for training on Tuesday morning. "

Sadly for Pardew and West Ham, it didn't really work out. Mascherano would sign for Liverpool only a few months later. Tevez departed for Manchester United at the end of the season but was important in keeping them in the Premier League.

Ashley Cole - Arsenal to Chelsea in 2006

Another controversial one. For just five million pounds and William Gallas, Cole must be considered one of the greatest bargains in Premier League history. The video below explores some of the reasons why Cole wanted to leave Arsenal.

Chelsea had been linked with Cole throughout the summer of 2006 but disagreements over the transfer fee stalled the deal. Chelsea eventually got their man and he would go onto win numerous trophies with the club including the Premier League in 2010 and Champions League in 2012. 

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