I agreed Deadline Day deal with Plymouth but came away signing for Man United

As Deadline Day signings go, few have raised more eyebrows than Manchester United loaning Andy Kellett.

This summer transfer deadline day was full of activity for Erik ten Hag's side, with the £50million capture of midfield powerhouse Manuel Ugarte the notable incoming, while home-grown talent Scott McTominay and sidelined winger Jadon Sancho exited.

Over nine years ago, when the January 2015 window was nearing a close, another Dutchman in Louis van Gaal was finalising his business for the winter. On that day, Wilfried Zaha re-joined Crystal Palace.

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What was far more surprising was the arrival of Bolton Wanderers defender Andy Kellett joining on loan for the rest of the season. Kellett has since played for a variety of non-league teams and has ended up at ninth-tier outfit Bury FC.

The once-unheard-of signing recalled to the Daily Star how the unexpected opportunity to join one of England's football powerhouses came about, having been lined up for a move to Plymouth Argyle instead.

"The deal at Plymouth had all been agreed," Kellett explained. "So I went to the training ground on Deadline Day, quite late on actually. I went in and the manager said there's an option for you to go to Man United on loan if you want.

"So that's how it came about. I was going down to the training ground to sign for Plymouth and I ended up coming away signing for Man Utd! At first I was quite shocked by it.

"But then further on in the night I got quite emotional because it was quite a big thing. I can't really remember my initial reaction, I