What happened to star signings your club never made?
BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.
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Notable Quotes
"I want the challenge of trying to get Bolton into Europe for the first time in their history. It is an exciting time."
— Rivaldo , Athlete
Key People
Ange Postecoglou is a football manager and former player.
Gift Orban is a Nigerian striker known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Kaka is a Brazilian footballer and former Ballon d'Or winner.
Rivaldo is a Brazilian World Cup winner and former professional footballer.
Sam Allardyce is an English football manager known for his work with various clubs.
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BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.
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