Football’s 10 longest running transfer sagas and their likely outcomes

7) Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)

Interested clubs: Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid

Hummels is one of the best defenders in the world, and Borussia’s problems in the league could make a move more likely. His fee would be enormous however, and a move to Barcelona when their transfer ban expires looks the most likely option.

Prediction: Dortmund stay