Top 10 craziest transfer rumours in 2014 – Man United spending big, Liverpool recruiting former favourite and Real Madrid selling all their best players

7) Ronaldinho (Atletico Mineiro to Stoke City, QPR or Basingstoke Town)

Before the Brazilian icon completed his move to Mexican giants Querétaro, he was linked with a shock switch from his native country to England, with sides including Stoke, QPR and non-league minnows Basingstoke all reportedly interested.