10 Loan Moves That Worked Out Better Than Radamel Falcao Man United Switch: Former Barcelona Star & World Cup Winners Make Impact On Short Term Deals

4. Christophe Duggary – Bordeaux to Birmingham, 2003

Duggary had an arrogance about him that transcended what he did on the pitch, but combined it earned him legendary status in Birmingham as a run of five goals in 15 appearances helped cement the club’s status in the Premier League. He signed permanently the following year, but despite his form dipping he was still inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame.