The English football transfer window slams shut at 6pm today. The deadline traditionally provokes a strong reaction on Twitter, and this time around is no exception.
Here's Pope Francis apparently on his way to Wearside:
BREAKING NEWS: The Pope signs for Sunderland! #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/Vqc3mldY5c
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) September 1, 2015David de Gea's failed transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid cause much hilarity online:
A video documentary of David De Gea's time at Real Madrid: #MUFC #DeadlineDay #DeGeaGate pic.twitter.com/iK591c2cuJ
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 1, 2015Heathrow Airport joined in the deadline day fun with a jibe at Arsenal's lack of activity in signing players:
We’ve planned the journey from #Heathrow to the Emirates for @Arsenal’s new striker…if one ever arrives #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/YFyMVzt90Z
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) September 1, 2015There are hours of fun to be had from this game allowing Manchester United fans to speculate on incoming players:
Pause the vine to create your own Man Utd rumour #LouisSignVine #DeadlineDay (via @Coral) http://t.co/EYN35QTXLg
— Sunday League FC (@SundayLeagueFC) September 1, 2015Harry Redknapp is much missed on transfer deadline day:
I've just seen Harry Redknapp wind his car window down to tell a traffic camera who he would have bought today #DeadlineDay
— Kevin Hunter Day (@kevinhunterday) September 1, 2015Celtic fans can hardly contain their excitment:
When ur watching #DeadlineDay and Celtic sign a striker and a new left back pic.twitter.com/6BXK29d0rU
— Lady Kerry CSC (@wee_kezza) September 1, 2015David Cameron even got in on the action:
'yeah we're looking to get a couple of Blairites in before the window closes' #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/3q0VBkqnn9
— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) September 1, 2015