Premier League’s Greatest Deadline Day Transfers: Ronaldo Returns to Manchester United, Palmer Included

With the closure of the transfer window, all transfers have come to an end. Today, the Premier League has selected the top 7 greatest deadline day transfers in history, with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Palmer making the list.

In 2021, Ronaldo completed a last-minute transfer from Juventus to Manchester United. At the age of 36, Ronaldo still managed to score 18 goals in 30 games after his transfer, proving that the era of Messi and Ronaldo was far from over.

In 2004, Wayne Rooney transferred from Everton to Manchester United. The then 18-year-old Rooney joined the club he had dreamed of playing for since childhood. On his debut in the Champions League, he scored a hat-trick, thus beginning his legendary career at Manchester United.

In 2008, Dimitar Berbatov, known as ‘The Elegant One,’ transferred from Tottenham Hotspur to Manchester United. Although his playing style wasn’t flashy, he helped the team win two Premier League titles, one League Cup, and one Club World Cup during his four seasons at the club.

In 2022, Manuel Akanji transferred from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City, significantly enhancing the defensive line of the Sky Blues. To date, he has played 61 games for Manchester City, contributing two goals in the championship season of 2023-24 and keeping 18 clean sheets.

In 2006, Ashley Cole transferred from Arsenal to Chelsea, helping the Blues usher in a glorious era, and he became one of the best left-backs in Premier League history.

In 2003, Claude Makélélé transferred from Real Madrid to Chelsea, redefining the role of defensive midfielder and becoming synonymous with this position. During his five seasons at Chelsea, he scored two goals and helped the team win two League Cups and an FA Cup.

In 2023, Palmer completed a last-minute transfer from Manchester City to Chelsea, where he became the core player of the team. In March and April, he scored 10 goals in seven games, and by the end of the season, he was second only to Watkins on the assist chart.