Deadline day transfers

Buying players on the final day of the transfer window is something most clubs avoid as the prices are usually inflated because getting replacements are tough. 

With the transfer window already shut ahead of a hectic run of matches, we take a look at some of the cheapest deadline day deals in football!

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The defender swapped London clubs, joining Chelsea from Arsenal for 5 million pounds plus William Gallas after forcing his way out of the club!

Ashley Cole

The Real Madrid legend joined Liverpool from Deportivo La Coruna for a small fee of 2.6 million pounds and played in England for two and a half years. 

Alvaro Arbeloa

The defender was impressive for Portsmouth, joining from Chelsea for a fee of 4 million Euros, helping them to win the FA Cup in his first season. 

Glen Johnson

The goalkeeper Left Portsmouth to join Stoke City as back-up for 3.25 million Euros and worked his way to first-choice just 18 months later.

Asmir Begovic

The Dutch former striker left Real Madrid to join Tottenham for just 8 million Euros and established himself as a fan favourite at the club. 

Rafael van der Vaart

The striker left Belgian club Genk to join Aston Villa on deadline day for 7 million Euros and was a force before he moved to Liverpool.

Christian Benteke

Hugo Lloris joined Tottenham from Lyon for just 8 million Euros, and has since become their best player and their current club captain.

Hugo Lloris

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