From being spotted out and about, ambitious bets and shock transfer links – here, we take a look at the 11 most bizarre rumours of the window so far. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to see which players and clubs feature. Can you see really see any of these deals happening before the transfer deadline?
5. Toby Alderweireld to Arsenal
Should this come off, Alderweireld will be strange on the phone to Sol Campbell for advice. The Belgian has a £25m release clause, so anything can happen… Photo: Matthias Hangst
6. Romelu Lukaku to Non League and Irish clubs
We have no idea how this even reached the bookmakers’ bettings list! Non-league and Irish clubs Havant and Waterlooville, Staines Town, Kilbarack and Finn Harps bizarrely feature at 500/1 to sign him this summer. Photo: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT
7. Sergio Ramos to Newcastle United
It wasn’t just Mbappe that got roped in Newcastle fans’ takeover meltdown. News of Ramos’ desire to leave Real Madrid prompted another trip the bookies for Toon supporters. Photo: LOIC VENANCE