Where does Radamel Falcao rank among the Premier League’s best loan deals…
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On transfer deadline day, Manchester United clinched the marquee signing of Radamel Falcao from AS Monaco, albeit on loan. Following the Colombian’s dramatic move, CaughtOffside takes a look at the ten best loan deals in Premier League history:
10) Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls to Arsenal)
One of Arsenal’s greatest ever stars returned to them for a brief loan spell in 2012, five years after his initial departure. While his influence on the pitch was only a small one, it was the perfect opportunity for the Gunners fans to say farewell to a true club legend.
9) Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy to Everton)
One of the best players the USA has ever produced, came to the Premier League on two occasions, playing for Everton in both 2010 and 2012, scoring twice in 22 appearances and somewhat justifying is fairly formidable reputation.
8) Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy to Aston Villa)
The Irish veteran returned for one last crack at the Premier League in 2012, while on loan from LA Galaxy. He scored three times in just seven appearances for Aston Villa, and helped transform their ailing campaign.
7) Henrik Larsson (Helsingborgs to Manchester United)
At the time, the Swede was one of the best players to have never played in the Premier League, having scored goals for fun in Scotland with Celtic, and helped Barcelona win the Champions League. He made the surprise move to United in 2007, scoring three goals during his short stay.
6) Jack Wilshere (Arsenal to Bolton Wanderers)
The Arsenal teenager announced himself on the Premier League scene when he impressed for Bolton back in 2010. His performances were highly praised, with the Wanderers trying and failing to keep him for another year.
5) Jurgen Klinsmann (Sampdoria to Tottenham Hotspur)
The German had become something of an icon at White Hart Lane during his first spell at the club, scoring 29 goals during the 1994-95 season before moving to Bayern Munich. However, he would return again in 1998 to finish his career in London, scoring nine goals in 15 games and saving Spurs from relegation.
4) Kevin Campbell (Trabzonspor to Everton)
The former Arsenal man almost single-handedly saved Everton from relegation in 1999, when he arrived at the club from Turkey and scored nine goals in just eight games. He would then go on to sign permanently for the club, staying until 2005.
3) Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea to Bolton Wanderers)
Like Wilshere, Sturridge first hit the headlines at Bolton. After struggling to establish himself at both Manchester City and Chelsea, the English forward struck eight goals in 12 Premier League games to save the ailing club from relegation in 2011.
2) Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea to West Brom & Everton)
It was the Belgian’s impressive form with both West Brom and Everton that allowed Chelsea to make a huge profit on a player that never scored a goal for them. Lukaku netted 32 Premier League goals during a two-year stint away from Stamford Bridge, before signing permanently with the Toffee’s this summer.
1) Radamel Falcao (AS Monaco to Manchester United)
One of the most feared striker’s in world football – perhaps best known for his demolition of Chelsea in the 2012 UEFA Super Cup. He will be hoping to revive United’s fortunes this season, and tick off another European league on his goalscoring hit-list.
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