Top five transfer hijacks

Manchester United's big Ronaldo return took place after they hijacked rivals Manchester City's deal. [{ "selector": ".oolzu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 498px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Italian midfielder Jorginho's move to Manchester City was hijacked by Chelsea [{ "selector": ".newni-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 523px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Another player snatched off Manchester City's plate was Alexis Sanchez, this time by Manchester United. [{ "selector": ".pqgta-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 502px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Former French midfielder landed in North London to sign for Tottenham Hotspur, but joined a more attractive Arsenal team [{ "selector": ".uktxm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 498px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Alfredo di Stefano won multiple laurels with Real Madrid, but almost joined Barcelona before the deal was hijacked [{ "selector": ".kmwmm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 500px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]