It’s not quite an annual rite, but the transfer window provides no shortage of material. So, forthwith, another (short, there’s only so many ways you can write this kind of hollow filler) installment of football transfer Mad Libs for everyone’s use on social media. Cut and paste to your heart’s delight.
[Insert Player Name] has told his agent that he only wants [Insert Team Name]. Team and agent have yet to have conversations, but a deal could be struck before the deadline.
Siren Emoji Siren Emoji Meetings have taken place in [Insert City Name] between [Insert Player Name]’s team and [Insert Team Name]. Personal terms are close. No team-to-team discussions have taken place as of yet. Siren Emoji Siren Emoji
[Insert Team Name] have gathered all relevant information on [Insert Player Name]. It is possible, though not yet certain, that [Insert Team Name] might consider making an initial offer, but that scenario is still one of many under discussion.
[Insert Player Name] has a deal in principle with Arsenal but Madrid have decided that they deserve the player and intend to make a move.
Arsenal are interested in [Insert Player 1 Name], [Insert Player 2 Name], and [Insert Player 3 Name], with [Insert Player 4 Name] as a last-ditch contingency. However, If [Insert Player 1 Name] and [Insert Player 2 Name] are beyond the team’s budget and [Insert Team Name] won’t sell [Insert Player 3 Name] then they do have a solid plan to pivot to [Insert Player 4 Name].
Have at it.