One way of avoiding a transfer to Stoke…

Rob Parker | September 2, 2009

… go into hiding

Bayern Munich defender Christian Lell came up with an ingenious plan to avoid a move to Stoke City. The 25-year-old went into hiding until the transfer window was safely shut and his proposed move to the Potteries scuppered.
Tony Pulis was keen to meet Bayern’s £3 million asking price, but the player himself [...]