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ODDSBible Transfers: ​Deadline Day - 5 Surprise Deals You Didn’t See Coming

ODDSBible Transfers: ​Deadline Day - 5 Surprise Deals You Didn’t See Coming

Could Gareth Bale be about to return to England and find out where Jack Wilshere could be playing his football next season.

Jake Sanders

Jake Sanders

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Jonny Evans to Manchester City (Evens)

If you heard Jonny Evans was set to join a Manchester club, City wouldn't sprint to mind, but, there is no such thing as loyalty in football anymore. Just ask Evans' former teammate, Carlos Tevez!

Jonny Evans spent 11 years at Manchester United. He made his professional debut there, winning ten major trophies, including four Premier League titles. So, he couldn't be about to join their arch rivals City, could he?

Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen a defence that has conceded 80 Premier League goals in the last two seasons. Evans may not sound exciting for City fans, but he does exactly what it says on the tin.

Sanders Says - Experience? Yes. Leadership? Yes. Maturity? Yes. Get it done then, Guardiola.

Manuel Lanzini to Liverpool (7/4)

This potential deal may be part of a domino effect. If Philippe Coutinho signs for Barcelona and Liverpool fail with their pursuit of Thomas Lemar, their replacement for the Brazilian could be another South American, in the shape of Manuel Lanzini.

Despite the 24-year-old stating he is happy in East London, who would say no to Champions League football? I didn't think so.

The Hammers tried to extend the Argentine's contract at the beginning of the summer, to prove how important he is to them, but could Lanzini have other ideas?

Sanders Says - Would be a very underwhelming signing for Liverpool fans. Coutinho for Lanzini is a massive drop in class. The Argentine wouldn't even be guaranteed a place in the starting XI and certainly wouldn't enhance Liverpool's title chances.

Gareth Bale to Man United (4/1)

Why on earth would Gareth Bale want to leave Real Madrid?

He has earned more than £70,000,000 since joining the Spanish giants in 2013, to go with 3 Champions Leagues, 3 Super Cups, 1 La Liga, 1 Copa Del Rey and 1 Club World Cup.

Despite all of that, Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing the 28-year-old back to the Premier League to bolster Manchester United's chances of a first league title since 2013.

Bale's Real Madrid career has been hit and miss though and that was evident again on Sunday, after he was booed by the Bernabeu crowd for his performance during their 2-2 draw with Valencia.

Can the Red Devils deliver on Deadline Day?

Sanders Says - Apart from Neymar to PSG, this would be the deal of the summer. Can I see it happening? No. But, if it did, Manchester United would become favourites for the Premier League title.

Jack Wilshere to Real Betis (4/1)

Who are Real Betis? Who cares? Could an England international become their next summer-signing?

It was this time last year when Wilshere was searching for a loan-deal on Deadline Day and it seems this year is no different. Wilshere spent last season on-loan at Bournemouth, appearing 27 times for the Cherries in the Premier League, his most since 2010/11 (35).

The 25-year-old has only featured 27 times for the club since 2013 and has not played since fracturing his lower left leg at Tottenham in April, although he did make his comeback for Arsenal's Under-23s last week.

Arsene Wenger has stated that the England international is no longer in his plans, so could one of Deadline Day stranger deals be imminent?

Sanders Says - Bad move. If Wilshere has any aspirations of playing for England again, he must stay in the Premier League.

Rihad Mahrez to Tottenham (10/1)

On 30 May, in an interview with The Guardian, Rihad Mahrez said: 'I feel now is the time to move on'. 92 days later, he is still a Leicester City player, and has featured in all three of their Premier League so far, this term. But, the Algerian international feels like he belongs in the Champions League after getting a taster with the Foxes last season.

Tottenham are in desperate need of adding to their squad, which ultimately cost them a Premier League title last season. With Champions League football, added to their already busy schedule, Spurs will no doubt need quality, something that the 26-year-old has in abundance.

Mahrez also has a Premier League winners medal and a PFA Player of the Year award to his name, so can Mauricio Pochettino give Spurs fans something to shout about?

Sanders Says - This is exactly what Spurs need. Pace, quality, goals. Would be a good move for both parties, but would cost a lot as Mahrez still has three years left on his current contract.

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