Top 6 Transfers in football that never happened

Gerrard in a Chelsea kit - but it never happened outside the realm of image editors
Gerrard in a Chelsea kit - but it never happened outside the realm of image editors

3. Kaka to Manchester City

Kaka rejected advances from Man City to move to Real Madrid
Kaka rejected advances from Man City to move to Real Madrid

In 2009 Manchester City had the resources to lure Kaka from AC Milan and that is exactly what they tried to do. It is said that an offer above £100m was offered to Kaka. This was a huge amount in 2009. Unfortunately the Brazilian felt that the timing for the move was not right. He eventually did move to Real Madrid, where he teamed up with Cristiano Ronaldo. That would in some ways be the twilight of his career.

Manchester City ended up getting Robinho.

4. Zidane to Blackburn Rovers

"Why Zidane when we have Sherwood?"

Blackburn had won the premier league in 1995. They were looking for a star player who could make them even better. Kenny Dalglish (the Blackburn manager) suggested Zidane to which the club owner replied: "Why do you want to sign Zidane when we've got Tim Sherwood?". The rest is history.

Perhaps Zidane may consider managing Blackburn Rovers someday!

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