One surprising aspect of this summer’s transfer window is that we failed to see any controversial deals, compared with previous years, with perhaps the loan move of Andy Carroll the only one that came close to rocking the boat among supporters who were saddened to see the big man leave, albeit only on loan. There was no burning of shirts or effigies this summer – a far cry from previous years.

For the men listed in this top 15 are the kings of controversy. Their transfers have caused record fines, defeated European law and even caused outbreaks of rioting and violence. That's what it takes to cause a controversial transfer.

So kick back, open the gallery and sift through some of the most explosive, contested and outrageous transfer deals ever made. The controversial transfer isn't just a phrase. It's a way of life. Or in some of these cases, a way of causing utter carnage.

Click on Figo below to see the Top 15

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