Transfer hijacks and late drama expected as window approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
As the summer transfer window opens on June 15, football clubs anticipate potential transfer hijacks, where players may unexpectedly switch destinations at the last minute. This trend has frustrated clubs as deals, believed to be finalized, can unravel quickly when a player's interests shift. Historical examples highlight the unpredictability of these situations, emphasizing that until contracts are signed, transfer agreements remain uncertain. Clubs brace for possible upheaval in their recruitment strategies as the deadline approaches.
- •Summer transfer window begins June 15, sparking increased activity.
- •Transfer hijacks have historically disrupted late-stage negotiations.
- •Clubs face uncertainty with players attracting interest from rivals.
- •One major example is Willian's shift from Tottenham to Chelsea in 2013.
- •Executives remain on alert as high-stakes moves may unfold.
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"Some of the craziest transfer hijacks in football have happened when no one was watching — at the very moment everyone involved believed the deal was 100 per cent complete. As we approach the opening of the summer transfer window on June 15, with players expected to move across countries and leagues, there is every chance that at least one major transfer deal will collapse at the final stage and be hijacked by another club. Imagine investing weeks — sometimes months — into scouting a player, hol
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