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BARGAIN OR BOMB? TRANSFER TRAUMAS

CHRIS DUNLAVY looks at some of the most expensive failures..and some of the greatest cut-price buys

Nicolas Anelka

AH, the transfer window. Eagerly awaited by big clubs, agents and Harry Redknapp. Dreaded by chairmen, minnows and anyone with a rising young star earmarked for the Chelsea reserves.
But don’t be so jealous of those super clubs. Those with the biggest pockets usually make the biggest mistakes – just ask Real Madrid, who are currently trying to offload Luka Modric just six months after paying Spurs £33m for his services.
Or Liverpool, whose directors mus...

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